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Passing of Larry Raid, #572

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Larry Raid, #572

March 18, 1939 – January 9, 2026
Active APA Member 1988-2024
APA Tramp Printer 2025

Larry Raid of Denmark, Iowa, smiles as he talks with fairgoers Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 at Pioneer Hall’s Print Shop at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa.
Photo Credit: Michael Zamora/The Des Moines Register

Larry Raid Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Larry Raid of Denmark, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 86, on January 9, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arlo J. Raid and Leontina D. Raid (Schlecht); his brothers-in-law, Marvin Gingrich, Eugene, Donald, William and Neil Petsche; and his nephews, Troy and Tod Gingrich.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Petsche; his children, Michelle Tuller (Barry), John Raid (Linda) and Laura Witthoeft (Chad); his grandchildren, Zachary (Christine Isaguirre), Rachel Tuller, Ethan, Jenna Raid, Elizabeth, Anna and David Witthoeft; his sister Kay Gingrich; and his sisters-in-law, Margaret Petsche and Janet Erickson (Tom).

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Barr Memorial Chapel (1919 Ave F, Fort Madison, IA 52627). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Midwest Old Threshers Foundation and Denmark Academy Fund.

For full obituary and details, CLICK HERE

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Call for New and Lapsed Members

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We are pleased to invite interested letterpress printers to apply for membership in the Amalgamated Printers’ Association (APA). At this time, a limited number of memberships are available, with applications accepted for immediate consideration upon receipt, review, and approval. Download the application form by CLICKING HERE.

Objectives of the APA:

  1. To foster interest in the craft of letterpress printing and encourage excellence in letterpress printing.
  2. To provide a means for collective exchange of members work, promoting mutual communication and improvement of letterpress printing skills.
  3. To hold an annual convention, called a “Wayzgoose”, to further realize these purposes.

Prospective members are encouraged to explore our HISTORICAL ARCHIVES, which offer insight into the organization’s legacy, including:

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Membership is limited to a maximum of 150 members. Once available openings are filled, additional qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list in the order received.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Amalgamated Printers’ Association.

Passing of Phil Ambrosi, #726

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Phil Ambrosi, #726

November 7, 1935 – June 4, 2025
Active APA Member 2001-2005

Phil Ambrosi, #726
Assessing his work at Ambrosi Printers, Circa 2014

This was posted in the old LetPress group on the UNB.com listserv system this evening:

“Hi everyone, this is Gregg Ambrosi, Phil’s son. My dad passed away on June 4, 2025 at the age of 90 years old. He owned and operated Ambrosi Printers in Regina Saskatchewan from 1929 (his dad started the company) until 2014. My dad worked there 6 days a week from the time he was 16 years old until he retired at the age of 79.”

Phil was a friend of many of us older members, I am sure, and many emails, especially on the LetPress List, and even phone calls were exchanged over the years with his heavy scottish brogue.

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