Stanley, Friedrich (Fred)
W. Amberg age 77 of 3164 Whitney Road died
peacefully at home on Thursday March 20, with his
family by his side.
Friends may call on Monday
from 4-7PM at the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street
Phelps.
It is suggested that
memorial donations be made to the Sands Cancer
Center 350 Parrish Street Canandaigua NY 14424 or
the Seneca Castle Fire Co. 2024 County Rd. 4 Seneca
Castle, NY 14547.
Mr. Amberg was born on
November 22, 1930 in Waldau Germany the son of the
late Friedrich and Agnes Else Wiedenbeck Amberg. He
moved to America from Germany in 1952. Mr. Amberg
went to work for Sterns Nursery in Geneva,
before partnering with his brother Herman forming Amberg
Bros. Nursery. Shortly after their partnership
Herman went on to specialize in Grapes and Fred went
on to specialize in Apple Trees.
Mr. Amberg was a past
president of the Ontario County Farm Bureau, and a
member of the board of directors for the NYS Farm
Bureau. He also was a member of the board of
directors for Farm Family Ins. Co.
He was Chairman of the Town
of Seneca Republican Committee and a past Treasurer
for the Ontario County Republican Committee.
Mr. Amberg was a past Fire
Chief for the Seneca Castle Fire Co. He was also a
veteran of the United States Army.
Mr. Amberg owned and
operated Amberg's Nursery, Inc.
He is survived by his
loving wife of 50 years Sigrid.
Daughter Ingrid Amberg
(Robert Pineau) of Ann Arbor Michigan.
Son Norbert (Karen) Amberg
of Stanley
He was the loving "Opa"
of Colin and Mara Pineau and Ryan and Katrina Amberg.
Brother Herman (Ute) Amberg
of Clifton Springs
Several nieces and nephews.