Donald Henry Schamberger

Donald H. Schamberger, age 81, of Amboy, died peacefully Wednesday Sept. 2, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 1, 1933, in Amboy, the son of Henry and Rose Evelyn (Ehman) Schamberger. He married Sandra Jean Friel July 28, 1956, at St. Patrick's Church in Amboy. Don was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Amboy. He was a Grocer in the Amboy area and retired in 2002 from the Dixon Correctional Center. Donald was an active member of the Amboy community. He was a past alderman. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Amboy American Legion Post 453. He took great pride in arranging Military funerals. Recently, he was able to attend Washington, D.C. as a member of the Lee County Honor Flight. Don was the first Citizen of the Year of Amboy. No one served or loved their country, community, or family better than Don. He was devoted to his faith. Don was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. His ever present smile, his willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need, and his constant devotion to his fellow veterans will be greatly missed by all in our community. Don was a true American Hero! He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Bonnie Sue Gorzny, two sisters Betty Ann Schamberger and Rose Marie Beckingham. Don is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Sandra; children Cheryl (Steven) Prendergast of Dixon, Rick (Joyce) Schamberger, Randy (Angel) Schamberger, Cynthia (Dennis) McCoy, and Gaylene (Don) Noble all of Amboy; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday Sept. 5, 2015 beginning with a 10:00 AM prayer service at the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy followed by a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy with the Rev. Timothy Draper officiating. Burial will follow with Military Honors by the Amboy American Legion in St Patrick Cemetery in Maytown. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 until 4:00 PM amd 6:00 until 8:00 PM in St. Patrick Parish Hall in Amboy with the Rosary recited at 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Amboy American Legion Veteran's Park and the St. Vincent DePaul society.

Donald Henry Schamberger

October 1, 1933 - September 2, 2015