Myron N. Amble Obituary (1923 - 2010)

Myron N. Amble, age 87, of rural Wheeler, WI, died on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, with hospice at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie with his family at his side. He was born February 10, 1923, in Chippewa County, Cooks Valley, WI, to Norman & Helen (Hogenson) Amble. Myron met the love of his life, Elaine O. Lee (having been introduced by his sister), and on November 18, 1950, they were married at Hay River Lutheran Church, rural Wheeler. Myron and Elaine moved on to the farm near Wheeler in 1950. Myron and Elaine sold their cow herd in 1989 after Myron's health problems began. Myron started driving school bus for Colfax School District in 1959 and retired from driving in about 1980. Myron served on the Plainview School Board until its merger with the school in Colfax. He was active in Hay River Lutheran Church, having been on the church council, past captain of the church dartball team, and a 40-year member of the church choir. He loved music and also loved to fish and watch sports on TV. Myron is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Elaine of Wheeler; two sons, Larry (Marcia) of Boyceville and Dave (Jane) of Menomonie; four grandchildren, Laura (Chad) Knutson, Brent (Nicole) Amble, Sarah (Casey) Loback, and Christopher Amble; great-grandchildren, Anna and Troy Knutson, Brady and Gabrielle Amble, and "Baby Loback" expected soon; sister, Eleanor Toycen of Creston, IA; sister-in-law, Eunice (Dan) Freeberg of Colfax; foster brother-in-law, LaVern (Lucretia) Gustum of Wetumpka, AL; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Althyne Benson; brothers-in-law, Juel Benson and Brian "Don" Toycen. Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 16, 2010, at 10:30 A.M. at Hay River Lutheran Church, rural Wheeler, with Pastor David Sands officiating. Burial will take place following the service at the church cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday, August 15, 2010, from 5 to 8 P.M. at The Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and also one hour prior to the service at the church.