Vernon A Ammentorp
February 11, 1930 -
January 30, 2021
US Veteran
Vernon Arthur Ammentorp, age 90, passed away at Parkside Manor on Saturday, January 30, 2021.
Born in Withee, Wisconsin on February 11, 1930, to the late Thorvald and Clara (Lang) Ammentorp. He was a graduate of Withee High School.
From 1948-1956, Vernon proudly served his country in the Navy as a Seabee 3rd Class.
On June 20, 1953, Vernon was united in marriage to his loving wife, Nancy Waldron in the Chapel at Great Lakes Naval Base.
Vernon worked for several years as a heavy equipment operator on the original construction of I-94. He went on to become a project engineer for AMC/Chrysler retiring after 30 years with the company.
Vernon was a member of the AMC Supervisors Club, Danish Brotherhood Lodge #14, Green Lake Rotary, and was a County Board Supervisor with Green Lake County. He loved woodworking and built very beautiful furniture for friends and relatives. He and Nancy enjoyed entertaining at their retirement home on Green Lake, along with boating and fishing. They took pride in the big, wonderful garden at their home in Green Lake. Vernon was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and the Wisconsin Badgers.
Vernon will be dearly missed by his wife, Nancy; his daughter, Terri (Jim) Morris of Tuscon, AZ; daughter, Tammi (Jeff) Daoust of Kenosha, WI; his grandchildren, Andrea (Eric) Schmidt, Megan (Brandon) Van Ark, Jessica Hansen; his great-grandchildren, Cayden, Holden, Saylor, Alex, Kaylie, Tyler; great-great grandchild, Lilyanna; his sisters, Ellen Zwiefelhofer, Phyllis Konieczny, Helen Hart; and his brother Fred Ammentrop.
In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Ammentorp, Richard Ammentorp and his sisters, Betty Pence, Dorothy Telin.
The family would like to thank Parkside Manor, 3 Palmer at Froedtert, Hospice Alliance and Dr. Shepler for their compassionate care during this difficult time.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Vernon’s life will be held privately.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Entombment was held in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
Posted by:
Mark M SocknessMy deepest sympathies to Vern's family. I worked with Vern at AMC in the 70s and 80s. He was a true professional and I learned a lot from him. May all the fond memories and laughs shared with Vern aid you in overcoming your grief.
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Jim VescovaTo the family of Vern. I first meet Vern when I was a teenager still living with my dad and mom back in the sixty's. He was working with my dad along with Lenny, and Doc, . at AMC. They sure could have fun together. Ex special at my mom and dads Xmas party's . They would always be there for one other. I think they spent more time together outside work than inside. When I started working for AMC the highlight of my days was visiting the master mech office were your dad worked along with my dad. Your dad even helped me laying tile flooring and putting up paneling in the new home I built in Somers in 1974. Your dad was one in a million. They don't get any better. When you hear other people talking about there fathers just know this, you had the best. After my dad past away and Amc broke up we kinda lost track of one another. Am sorry we did. I think there all gone know. Gee I miss my old friends. If you could remember to let me know if you have a memorial for Vern I like to be there.
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Carol SeiberlichMy sympathy to Nancy and her daughters. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Ken and Sandy HillTammy Jeff and family we are very sorry for this great loss.I enjoyed the time that I spent talking to Vern he was a very fine intelligent man with a great sense of humor . I’m sure he will be dearly missed. Our prayers will be with your family during this difficult time in your life. God Bless
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Marion & JamesSending our deepest sympathy to all of you....wish we could be there to share this hard time with you.....hoping to get our vaccines and get back to "Normal" if possible... Stay Safe and keep in touch!!!!!LOVE AND HUGS to all of you!!!!!
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Sandy & Kevin ComstockOur Deepest Sympathy to Aunt Nancy, Terri, Tammi & families in the loss of such a special man. We have fond memories of our visits with you & Uncle Vernon at the Ammentorp family reunions & remember the nice summer visit & pontoon ride at your place in Green Lake, when we use to live in Montello. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this difficult time, with hugs of love & support. Sandy & Kevin Comstock, Medford, WI
