Joseph A. Armbruster

JOSEPH A. ARMBRUSTER Joseph A. Armbruster, 82, formerly of Indianapolis, died on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in Sebring, Florida. He was born in Indianapolis on February 19, 1928, attended St. Cathrine grade school, then was admitted to St. Meinrad Seminary. He left the seminary during his sixth year, started working at Schusters Block, and married Joan McCarthy in 1950. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan and their 5 children, Carol Conney (Mike), Martin (Carol), Sharon Tolin (Jim), Jane McKendree (CRAIG), and Gary (Darla). 14 grandchildren: Jim (Sherri) Cooney, Eric (Anni) Cooney, Julie (Ben) Reilly, Brian (Michelle) Tolin, Pat Tolin, Katie Kennedy, Paul McKendree, Nick, Luke, Rachel, Caroline, Grace Armbruster, Tony and Jessica Kennedy and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, Fr. Julius OSB, Paul and Robert and sister, Marie Sahm; his sister Virginia toner is the sole survivor. During his 35 year career at Schusters Block, Inc. he was active in the leadership of several trade organizations. He served on the board of Our Lady of Grace Convent &Golf Hammock Country Club; He was elected to the Beech Grove City Council in 1971, was a long time parishioner at Holy Name Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus #3660. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 19th at SS.Francis & Claire Catholic Church from 4:00-8:00pm, with the Mass of Christian Burial being held on Monday, December 20th 11:00am at the same location. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to the Robert Armbruster Scholarship Fund at St. Archabby, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinard, IN 47577. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring, Florida www.stephensonnelsonfh.com