- Date Of Birth: February 2, 1948
- Date Of Death: May 4, 2016
- State: Michigan
Roger Harry Ambs, Jr., age 68, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in Des Moines, IA. He was born on February 2, 1948 in Kalamazoo, MI a son of Roger and Christine (Peters) Ambs, Sr. Known as a man who lived life to the fullest he was an avid Harley Davidson Motorcycle rider, enjoyed car racing, especially his 1965 Chevelle and cherished his German Shepherds.
Roger was very proud of his American Indian heritage. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Daniel. On May 21, 1988 Roger married the former Sandra K. Thurston, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Kelly Doran and Andrew (Mary Jo) Doran; a god-daughter, Robin (Jim) Schrump; four grandsons, Jade, Tate, Davious and Dominic Doran; a granddaughter, Marissa Doran; a brother, Ralph (Alison) Ambs; in-laws, John & Ann Thurston; a sister-in-law, Patricia (Rodger) Bolen; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
