Albert D. August, 93, passed away at 12:51 pm on August 18, 2018 at Daviess Community Hospital. Albert was born on April 19, 1925 in Derrick City, PA the son of Dale Albert and Ruth (Maplestone) August. He married Esther Sutterlin on February 1, 1951 and she preceded him in death on August 2, 2010.
Albert graduated from Cornell University and served his country in the US Navy during WW II where he achieved the rank of MOMM First Class. He was manager for Swift Hatchery and was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jasper and the VFW. Albert also had the privilege to go on the Honor Flight in October of 2015.
Survivors include his children, Deborah Rayman of Washington, Karen Wyatt and her husband Marc of Greenfield, IN, Kim Hester of Fleetwood, NC, Steven August and his wife Anita of Norfolk, VA, David August and his wife Tracy of Goshen, IN, Jon August of Jasper, IN; brother, Walter August of Tampa, FL; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Esther August and his daughter Emily Neyer.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. On line condolences may be shared with Albert’s family and friends at www.goodwinfamilyfh.com. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is honored to assist Albert’s family with arrangements.
