Ambrose O'Brien, 85, of Norwalk, passed away on July 9, 2025, at Gaymont Nursing Center. Ambrose was born on July 29, 1939, to the late Ambrose F. O'Brien Sr. and Ida J. (Hull) O'Brien.

Ambrose was a lifelong resident of Norwalk and started out as a farmer before working for Norwalk Furniture until his retirement in 1995. He married the love of his life, Caroline A. Nickoli on May 4, 1963, at St. Paul Catholic Church. Ambrose had a servant's heart and always lent out a helping hand to those who asked him for help. Ambrose proudly served his country in the National Guard. He also served on the A.D.A.M.S Board and the St. Paul Parish Council. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was very involved with the Boys Scouts of America. In 2017, Ambrose was awarded the Huron County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Caroline O'Brien; his children, Michael and David O'Brien; his sisters, Patricia Harris, and Lola Dusea; grandsons, Nathaniel, Quentin, and Jacob; sister in-law, Ann (Tom) Kocher; and nieces and nephew, Sherry Wiseman, Sandy Kocher, and Danny Kocher.

He was preceded in passing by his parents, Ambrose F. O'Brien Sr. and Ida J. O'Brien; his sister, Carol Ringlein; and his grandson, Michael P. O'Brien Jr.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 West Main Street, Norwalk from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 East Main St., Norwalk, beginning at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow the conclusion of the Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Wakeman. Memorial contributions made in Ambrose's name can be made out to St. Paul Catholic Church. Online expressions of sympathy can be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.