John J. Amelse
Wednesday, April 22, 1936
Date of Death:
Friday, November 21, 2014
Age:
78 years old
Wednesday, April 22, 1936
Date of Death:
Friday, November 21, 2014
Age:
78 years old
Wednesday, April 22, 1936
Date of Death:
Friday, November 21, 2014
Age:
78 years old
John J. Amelse
Visitation and a funeral Mass for John Joseph Amelse will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN. Visitation will be from 9 – 10:30 am, with the Mass following immediately at 10:30am. Father Andrew Deitz and Father Jim Russell will concelebrate. The burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights, MN at 3:15 pm.
Mr. Amelse, 78, of Rochester, MN died Friday, November 21 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
John was born on April 22, 1936 in Eau Claire, WI to Adrian and Marie Amelse. John was raised on a farm near Fall Creek, WI with his 12 siblings. He attended St. Thomas College on a football scholarship and graduated in 1959. John had a long career in Mortgage banking; he and a partner started Allied Mortgage in Des Moines, IA. During this time he was awarded Mortgage Banker of the Year. John retired in 2001.
John married Kathleen (Kay) Adamson on December 28, 1957. He was a loving father and husband who, along with Kay, raised eight children together. He enjoyed his large family, especially his 29 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. John liked to golf, fish, and play cards. He gave generously of his time to charities. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, The Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, The Serra Club, and a board member of Catholic Charities. He and Kay also gave time to various fund raisers at Dowling High School and the parishes they belonged to over the years. Most importantly, John was a man of strong faith who never wavered in his beliefs; he passed this same faith to his entire family.
Survivors include his wife Kay, his children, Mary Corrigan (Pat), Janice Hopfensperger (Dane), Michelle Deitz (Dave), Jeanine Wallner (Jim), Melissa Bares (Mike), John W. Amelse (Lauri), Megan Scheckel (Dan), and son-in-law Russ Burg (Tasha); his brothers, Rich Amelse (Diane), Larry Amelse (Ginny), Pete Amelse (Mary); 29 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Katie Burg, his parents Adrian and Marie Amelse, his brothers and sisters Tony Amelse, Casey Amelse, Rudy Amelse, Dorothy Yeager, Jane Amelse, Jerry Amelse, Eddie Amelse, Mary Ann Speckien and Liz Lewis.
Memorials are preferred to Catholic Charities or Madonna Towers of Rochester, MN.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of John J. Amelse has received the following condolences.
Hello Kay and family,
I want to extend my deepest condolences to you and your entire family. I worked with John starting in 1966 in Rocky River, Ohio, while you were residents of Lakewood, Ohio. John was my very first boss on my first job. Mike Grommesh, another co-worker (and subsequent boss), let me know of John's passing as he would let me know about John in some of our recent communications as we still keep in touch. I will never forget John's great personality and how he loved his family. He was a great teacher, co-worker and person to work with. John and the entire family will always be in my prayers and will always remain in my memory.
God Bless you all.
Jane Scavnicky
Our deepest sympathies to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love and God bless.
Hi Kay--sorry to hear of Johns passing.What a great guy!!! He will be missed by many. Hope you are doing well and look forward to seeing you again some day. Love from Jack and Mary Cameron.
Dear Amelse Family:
Very sorry for your loss. We are deeply saddened by the news, our heart felt condolences to the Amelse family.
Kelly, Theresa, Lou and Sara
We are very sorry to hear about John. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kay so sorry hear of the lose of your beloved John. My prayers to you and the family. I have thought of you often, love and miss you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.
Barbara Wallner and family
Dear Kay and kids,
I was so sorry to hear of John's death. I know that he has suffered some health problems the last few years. My fondest memory of John was his great, loving spirit that could not be dampened by ill health or any other loss. He was always a positive person who thought of others first. I can't recall him complaining about life and the sadness that life brought his way. I also remember his great generosity. The concluding prayer in the Vigil Service says: "Blessed are those who have died in the Lord. Their good works go with them." How true that is in John's case. You are all in my prayers.
Fr. Mike Hess
Kay & family,
Mardi and I were deeply saddened to read of John's passing. Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. We have always treasured the two of you. He will be missed by us. May John rest in peace.
Always,
Marni & Mardi
I worked with John at Allied Group Mortgage in the late 1980's, and for several years after that. To this day, I have never worked with a man with more integrity and decency than John. He was a kind, thoughtful man, with a sly sense of humor, and I learned a lot from him. God bless you John.
To the Amelse Family please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days.
In peace
dan deitz
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alan and Margie Hopfensperger and family
My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Love, Maria
To the children: My condolences on the passing of your father. Loosing a parent is difficult but after the sorrow is lifted you will have all the wonderful memories of your father forever with you in your heart.
Kay and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved John.
Mark and Terri Murphy
From Megan and John's broader family at St. Mary's in Pella; we pass along our deepest sympathies as you mourn the loss of your father. May our prayers fill your day.
God Bless.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family,
With Godspeed,
Gene and Janece and family
We are sorry for you loss. Out thoughts are with your family during these difficult times. Your family are in our prayers.
Kay & Family,
It was with great sadness that we received Megan's message. We shared many memories over our years of being together and Judy and I were always thankful that we were able to visit for a short time in Wisc several years ago. Friends from our time in Cleveland often ask about John and I will extend the sad news to them. We are at our winter home in Texas and with the holiday upon us will not be able to be with you. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers, especially at our noon mass on Wednesday. Judy and Mike Grommesh
Kay and family,
We were saddened to learn of John's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time. John was such a kind man and he will be greatly missed.
Steve and Anna (Schwartz) Plasch
Our sincere condolences to you for your loss. We pray that God may ease your sorrow, show you love, and give you peace through those around you.
We are very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please accept our condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
John & Esther
We extend our deepest sympathies and love to your family. We will pray that you feel the comfort of our Savior as John is enjoying meeting His Savior. What a joy to have this hope! Love, the Bolt family
Melissa and Kay and the rest of your family, we are sorry very sorry to hear about your Dad/Husband's passing. John was such a fun man! I'm sure you will have many happy memories in the days to come. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Lauri, Jase and Avey we are very, very sad to learn of the death of your father and grandfather. You and your mother, siblings and the entire extended family are in our thoughts during this time of grief. We extend our most sincere condolences and prayers.
Thoughts and Prayer's for this most difficult time. If there's anything I can do to help out, I'm here for your family.
Love
Shane Speckien
Kay and family sorry to hear about the loss of your husband father and grandfather. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all at this difficult time. Wish we could make it to see him one last time. But with thanksgiving the next day ,and all our family coming we won't be able to make it. He will be surely missed. All our love to you and your family. Steve & Judy Weiland