August Charles Thein, age 87, of Guttenberg, IA, died Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. He was born the son of Fred and Emma (Barton) Thein on January 13, 1923 in Garber Iowa. Augie was baptized on May 27, 1936, and confirmed on May 31, 1936 at St. Johns Congregational Church in Garber by Pastor Harold W. Hohman. He later graduated from Elkport High School in 1940. Augie served in the U.S. Army during WWII from October 26, 1944 till his honorable discharge on November 22, 1946, where he earned several medals including two Bronze Stars. On March 12, 1955, Augie married Donna Winch at St. Johns Church in Garber. For several years, Augie worked for the City of Guttenberg. When he wasnt working, Augie enjoyed using his metal detector, collecting coins and tokens, being part of treasure hunts, Antiquing, and going to live auctions and garage sales. Survivors include; his wife of 55 years, Donna Thein of Guttenberg; one daughter, Sherri Furstenburg of Guttenberg; two sons, Rev. Richard Meyer of Williamsburg, IA and Bruce Thein of Guttenberg; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Berniece (Don) Wold of Saint Olaf, and Bernita (James) Brady of Cedar Rapids; one brother, Frederick Thein of Rockton IL, and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant daughter, Louanne; one sister, Nelda Willie; two brothers, Melvin and Lester Thein.Visitation: Sunday 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. July 25, 2010 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Guttenberg, IowaFuneral Service: Monday 10:30 A.M. July 26, 2010 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Guttenberg, IowaInterment: Guttenberg City Cemetery Service Information A service summary is not available
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