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John Ammeter 1913 - 1995

John Ammeter of Washougal, Clark County, WA was born on October 30, 1913 in Washougal. He was married to Alice May Ammeter on June 15, 1940 in Clark County, and died at age 82 years old on December 12, 1995 in Camas, Clark County. John Ammeter was buried at Sunnyside Cemetery in Washougal.
John Ammeter
Washougal, Clark County, WA 98671
October 30, 1913
Washougal, Clark County, Washington, United States
December 12, 1995
Camas, Clark County, Washington, United States
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  • Introduction

    John Ammeter was born on October 30, 1913 in Washougal, Clark County, Washington, USA to parents Godfrey Ammeter and Bertha Stausser. He lived most of his life in Skye, Clark, Washington, USA and Washougal, Clark County, Washington, USA. He worked as a logger and a dairy farmer. On June 15, 1940 John married Alice May Broscheit (1915–1993) in Clark County Washington. The couple had a daughter together; Judy Ammeter Andrews. John Ammeter passed away due to heart failure on December 12, 1995 in Camas, Clark, Washington, USA.
  • 10/30
    1913

    Birthday

    October 30, 1913
    Birthdate
    Washougal, Clark County, Washington United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    John Ammeter is the son of Godfrey Ammeter and Bertha Stausser. His mother was born in Switzerland around 1879. She married Godfrey in 1899 and the couple resided in Washougal, Clark, Washington, USA. They had children Anna, William, Fritz, John, and Freda. She passed away on February 24, 1947 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA. His father Godfrey was born around 1864 in Switzerland and immigrated to the US around 1887. After marrying Bertha in 1899, the couple lived in Washougal, Clark, Washington, USA where they raised their children. Godfrey spoke German and worked as a farmer. He passed away on February 25, 1937 in Washougal, Clark County, Washington, USA.
  • Nationality & Locations

    John resided in Skye, Clark, Washington, USA and Washougal, Clark County, Washington, USA.
  • Early Life & Education

    He completed his education through the 8th grade.
  • Professional Career

    John worked in the timber industry in Skye, Clark, Washington. John had worked as a logger and dairy farmer.
  • Personal Life & Family

    On June 15, 1940 John married Alice May Broscheit (1915–1993) in Clark County Washington. The couple had a daughter together; Judy Andrews.
  • 12/12
    1995

    Death

    December 12, 1995
    Death date
    heart failure
    Cause of death
    Camas, Clark County, Washington United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Sunnyside Cemetery in Washougal, Clark County, Washington 98671, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    Washougal - A lifelong Washougal resident, John Ammeter died of heart failure Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1995, in a Camas care center. He was 82. Survivors include one daughter, Judy Andrews of Camas; one sister, Frieda Ratliff of Baker City, Ore.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Ammeter was born Oct. 30, 1913, in Washougal. he had worked as a logger and dairy farmer. His wife, Alice, died in 1993. A Private burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery in Sunnyside, Ore. Davies Cremation and Burial Services is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 11807 N.E. 99th St., Suite 1160, Vancouver, WA 98682. Correction Dec. 19, 1995 John Ammeter, who died Dec. 12, 1995, was buried in Sunnyside Cemetery in Washougal. The obituary in the Dec. 15 Columbian listed an incorrect address for the cemetery. Spouse: Alice M. Broscheit, m. 15 Jun 1940, Washougal, Clark, Washington The Columbian Friday, Dec 15, 1995
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Grandpa John
Grandpa John took me to town almost every morning for a treat at the Washougal Food store. He raised chickens on his farm and taught me to drive a tractor at the age of 4. Grandpa John wouldve done anything for me and I loved being around him 🥰 He was my great-grandpa, as he was my maternal grandma Judy's dad ♥️ I'm lucky to have had him & my great grandma Alice in my life growing up! ♥️
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Alice May Ammeter

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John Ammeter

June 15, 1940
Marriage date
Clark County, Washington United States
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John and Alice celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary not long before Alice passed away. John lived with his daughter Judy until he passed a few yrs later. Alice and John are laid to rest side by side, next to each other, at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Washougal, WA.
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