Found peace on Tuesday, December 25, 2012, age 85 years. Beloved husband of Bertha (nee Kett). Loving father of Gale (Tom) Hertensteiner, Gwen (Richard) Wangerin and Janice (Bryan) Scherbert. Dear grandfather of Danielle Hadrian, Adam Hadrian and Marcelle Gathing. Also survived by other family and friends. August was a retiree of the Ladish Company and a United States Navy veteran. Private services were held. If desired, memorials to the American Cancer Society. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 3275 South Howell Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 414-483-2322