Ambrose W. Singer, of Brookville, was born on February 28, 1928 at home in Fayette County, the son of Otto J. and Alice Telker Singer. He married Carol C. Dorrel on November 5, 1949 at St. Michael Church and together they raised three children and spent over 60 wonderful years working the farm. Ambrose was a self-employed trucker and retired as a foreman from Sperry Rubber. He enjoyed raising cattle and was a member of the FC Cattleman’s Association. Ambrose was also a member of St. Michael Church. Ambrose had played basketball at Springfield High School and he maintained his love for the sport as a fan of college ball. His other hobbies included motorsports, working jigsaw puzzles and watching the Reds. On Monday, January 22, 2018 at the age of 89, Ambrose passed away at his residence.
Those surviving who will cherish Ambrose’s memory include his children, Becky (Brian) Suding, Michael (Beverly) Singer, and Mark (Diane) Singer, all of Brookville; grandchildren, Jeremy Singer, Bradley Suding, Jessica Rosenberger, Blake Singer, Brooke Greenwood, Travis Singer, Bill Suding, and Matthew Singer; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great, great-grandchild; one sister, Jean Kuehn; a brother-in-law, Raymond Dorrel, and a sister-in-law, Lucy Dorrel. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, on March 22, 2012.
Friends may visit with the family on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. Services, officiated by Father Sean Danda will be at the funeral home on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be directed to St. Michael Church, Whitcomb United Methodist Church, the Franklin County Humane Society or to a charity of choice. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Ambrose Singer.