Lieutenant Charles Conrad Armbruster

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 29 Aug 1920 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 21 Jun 2011 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA ( at age 90)
         Burial: 25 Jun 2011 - Lake Lawn Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
 Cause of Death: 

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Marie Antoinette Menendez
       Marriage: 24 Oct 1944 - St. Matthias Church, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Marriage Notes 



Per Sun Herald   Biloxi, Mississippi   9/29/1944
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
   Of interest here is the announcement of the engagement of Miss Antoinette Menendez daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Charles Menendez of New Orleans, to Lieut. Charles Conrad Armbuster, Army Air Corp, son of Mrs. Warren W. Duty of New Orleans. The marriage is set for October 24 at St.
Matthais Church, New Orleans.

Per Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) October 25, 1944 Page 18
   St Matthias church was the setting Tuesday for the marriage of Miss Marie Antoinette Menendez, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Charles Menendez to Lieutenant Charles Conrad Armbruster, United States Army Air Force, son of Mrs. Warren W. Duty. The ceremony took place at 10:30 o'clock with the Rev. Frances Baehle officiating in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends.
   Decorating the church were lighted candles in tall holders placed down either side of the center aisle and attached to the ends of the pews were clusters of white flowers tied with white satin ribbon. Potted palms and white blooms were about the chancel and upon the altar were also white flowers and lighted tapers.
   The bridal party entered the church to "The Bridal Chorus" from Wagner's "Lohengrin." the bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin. The skirt ended in a very long train. The bridal veil of illusion was held by a Dutch cap of point de Venise lace, with a tiara of fresh lillies of the valley. She carried white orchids and lillies of the valley. 
   The maid of honor was the bride's twin sister, Miss Mary Elizabeth Menendez, whose dress was of ivory-colored satin with flaring skirt ending in a short train. She wore a Juliet cap studded with pearls and white tulle veil. She carried American Beauty roses and stephanotis.
   The bridesmaids were Miss Chalita Menendez, another sister of the bride; Misses Menita Imbert, Olive Mary Menendez, Clare Lally and Catherine Vaccaro, all cousins of the bride, and Miss Marilyn Probst. Their dresses were also of ivory-colored satin in basque style with short trains. Their Juliet caps, studded with pearls, held short tulle veils. Their bouquets were of American beauty roses tied with satin ribbon.
   Lieutenant Armbruster had as his best man Mr. George Erwin Templeman, corporal, United States Army, and as his other attendants Lieutenant Commander Thomas Mulroy, Major Robert L. Paullin, Major Robert Bosworth, Lientenant Howard Fronin, Lieutenant Jack Landis, Lieutenant William Adkins, Lieutenant (j.g.) Charles V. Menendez, brother of the bride; cadet Midshipiman Arthur W. Hursey, Mr. Herbert Hanson, United States Coast Guard Reserve, and Mr. John Jacob Baehr.
   A reception followed the ceremony at a downtown hotel, at which Mrs. Menendez was receiving in a gown of forest green crepe beaded in green and worn with brown accessories and a corsage bouquet of orchids. She was assisted by the bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Duty, whose gown was of black crepe trimmed in pet beads with which she wore orchids.
   The young couple left later in the day on a wedding trip, the bride wearing a rust-colored suit, brown accessories and white orchids. They will make their home temporarily at Pass Christion, near where the bridegroom is stationed.
   The bride, whose mother is the former Liss Lena Marie Vaccaro, is a graduate of Gulf Park college and attended Newcomb college, where she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. Lieutenant Armbruster attended Louisiana State university. His mother was formerly Miss Mary Larmeu of this city.
   Out-of-town guests here for the wedding were Mrs. Jack Little of Johnson City, Tenn., and Mrs. Marylouise Hoffman of St. Louis, Mo.

Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
NameMarie Antoinette Menendez
GenderFemale
Marriage DateOct 1944
Marriage PlaceNew Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
SpouseCharles Conrad Armbruster
Gender     Male

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Notes

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General:

Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Passenger Lists, 1813-1963
NameCharles Armbruster
GenderMale
Marital Status Single
Arrival Age14
Birth Date29 Aug 1920 [29 Aug 1920] [1920 Aug 29]
Birth PlaceLouisiana, New Orleans
Port of DepartureHavana, Cuba
Arrival Date3 Jun 1935
Port of Arrival New Orleans, Louisiana
Address in the U S 3110 Cadiz St, New Orleans, La.
Ship NameSanta Marta

Per 1950 US Census 4/10/1949 2824 (Front) Ursulines, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Charles C. Arrmbruster is the 29 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, works in the sales department of a steamship company, working 40 hours last week. His wife, 27 year old Marie A. Armbruster, was born in Louisiana and keeps house. They have a 3 year old daughter, Marie A. Armbruster, born in Louisiana.

Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Passenger Lists, 1813-1963
NameCharles C Armbruster
NationalityAmerican
Arrival Age38
[38]
Birth Date29 Aug 1920
Birth PlaceNew Orleans
Passenger boarded at Belize
Arrival Date15 Jul 1959
AirlineTaca
Flight or Voyage Number700

Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Passenger Lists, 1813-1963
NameCharles C Armbruster
NationalityAmerican
Arrival Age40 [40]
Birth Date29 Aug 1920
Birth PlaceNew Orleans La
Passbook Number 249374
Passenger boarded at SAN.DSE CR.
Arrival Date7 Dec 1960
AirlineTaca
Flight or Voyage Number400

Per Charles Armbruster Obituary
ARMBRUSTER Charles Conrad Armbruster passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011 peacefully at his home at age 90. Devoted husband of 66 years to Marie Antoinette "Nettye" Menen-dez Armbruster. Loving father of Marie Antoinette "Toni" Armbruster Skains (Jack), Alison Marie Armbruster and Connie Armbruster Quave (John). Son of the late Charles C. Armbruster, Sr. and Mary Larmeu Armbruster Duty. Also preceded in death by his beloved stepfather, Warren Wiley Duty. Grandfather of Jacqueline Skains Jonassen (Hans), Mark Charles Skains (Beth), Marina Jane Quave, Grace Celine Quave, David Charles Quave, Amy Elizabeth Quave and great-granddaughter, Isabel Marie Skains. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Armbruster was a life-long resident of New Orleans, LA. He graduated in 1938 from Alcee Fortier High School and attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He proudly served his country during World War II as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps. He flew 44 missions with the 321st Group 445th Squadron in the Mediterranean Theater and received a Certificate of Valor for his courageous service to his country. For over 32 years he worked as a Quality Control Executive for Standard Fruit and Steamship Company (later Castle and Cooke, Dole Foods, Inc). During this time, he designed corrugated boxing containers for fruit transport that are used today. He was a parishioner of St. Pius X. Mr. Armbruster will be remembered by all who knew him as a loving and generous man. He taught his children to value commitment, work ethic and above all, family.
The family would like to think the many wonderful sitters and hospice nurses for their loving care. Thank you, Angela, Karen, Terrell, Jeannette, Evangeline and Catherine. And special thanks to Kathleen. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70114. To view and sign the Family Guest Book, go to www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Per U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
NameCharles Conrad Armbruster
GenderMale
Death Age90
Birth Dateabt 1921
Residence PlaceNew Orleans, LA.
Death Date21 Jun 2011
Burial Date25 Jun 2011
Obituary Date24 Jun 2011
Father Charles C. Armbruster
Mother Mary Larmeu Armbruster Duty
Spouse Marie Antoinette Menen-dez Armbruster
Children Marie Antoinette Toni Armbruster Skains, Alison Marie Armbruster, Connie Armbruster Quave

Per U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2020
NameCharles C Armbruster
GenderMale
Birth Date29 Aug 1920
Death Date21 Jun 2011
SSN435185851
Page number 2

Per U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
NameCharles C. Armbruster
Social Security Number435-18-5851
Birth Date29 Aug 1920
Issue yearBefore 1951
Issue StateLouisiana
Last Residence70124, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Death Date21 Jun 2011