Sunday, January 29, 2012


My father was a Reading Resource teacher for Milwaukee Public Schools for over 35 years.  He broke with tradition and gave children books like loved to read and that kept them interested in reading.  I believe that he worked with RIF early on to do this.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Ambrose Thomas Murphy 08 24 1924 12 10 2011


Ambrose Thomas Murphy 08 24 1924 12 10 2011

Ambrose Thomas Murphy 08/24/1924 - 12/10/2011

My father entered eternal peace on December 10th 2011 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of JoAnn (nee Dusanek) Murphy. Dear father of of Susan (Dean) Endres and me Thomas Paul Murphy.

Proud grandfather of Sam Endres. Ambrose is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ambrose was born in Marshfield Wisconsin. He served as a combat medic in WWII and recieved the Purple Heart. He also served in the Korean War. He graduated from Marquette University and recieved a MA from both UW Milwaukee and Cardinal Stritch. He loved teaching childre at Vieau Elementary School for 36 years. He was a member of Alonzo Cudworth Post. Ambrose was an avid golfer, bowler and loved reading.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 15, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4825 N. Wildwood Ave., corner of Wildwood Ave. and Hampton