August Joseph Casper

August Joseph Casper, age 90, of West Sunbury passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

August was born February 25, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was the son of the late August Paul Casper and the late Mary T. Bauer Casper.  August proudly served his country during the Korean War as a member of the 32nd Infantry of the United States Army.  He was awarded four Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantry Badge for his outstanding service.  August was a member of the St. Alphonsus Parish having attended St. Louis Catholic Church in West Sunbury.  He had been employed at Castle Rubber and retired from the Hot Mill at Armco after 24 years of service.  August was a member of the VFW Post 249 and enjoyed farming.

August is survived by his wife, Mary T. Keller Casper, whom he married August 2, 1952; one daughter, Barbara Loughner of Panama City, FL; one son, Gary J. (Susan) Casper of West Sunbury; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, three step grandchildren, seven step great grandchildren, and 2 step great great grandchildren.  One brother, David (Gerry) Casper, of Butler and several nieces and nephews also survive.

August was preceded in death by two brothers.

The family will receive friends at the William F. Young Funeral Home, 132 Main Street, West Sunbury from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday September 11, 2018.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Wednesday September 12, 2018 at St Louis Catholic Church with Father James Bedillion, of St. Alphonsus Parish, officiating.

Burial will be in the West Sunbury Union Cemetery.

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