Mr. August D. Rittenhouse
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Mr. August D. Rittenhouse

  • November 10, 1914 - March 15, 2010
  • Arnold, Missouri
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“My Uncle Gus was eleven years older than his niece, Dicie. How fortunate to have been blessed these many years with a calm, sweet uncle. He was named...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Dicie & Herman Mueller - Bristol, CT

“Gus will be miss. He was a kind man that enjoyed the company of friends. David Beech ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: David Beech - friend

“Our friend in Christ Jesus, Gus, is a wonderful saint. Always ready with a smile and a handshake. He will be soooo missed by sooooo many folks. Our...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: janet & john allen, janine & jeffery - MO

“I am so sorry for your lose. He was a great gentle man. Sorry I can't be there. Love always, Judy ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: judy cooper - terry, MS - family

“My deepest condolences to all of you. ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Pam Koehler - Anaheim, CA - Niece

“Uncle Gus was my mothers little brother, a hard working man who always took care of him family. He met the challenges of life with integrity, honesty...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Rev. Dr. Maurice N. Hansen - CA

“My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Danielle Shasteen

“So many family reunions....my girls think he is just apart of the Sanburn family tree...and I guess he is! The love he had for family and friend was...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Steve and Colleen Little - Terry, MS

“Thank you Daddy for all your love over the years. Not all children get to experience that kind of love. I know I am truly blessed. ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Olive L. Rittenhouse Sanburn - MO


Rittenhouse, August “Gus” asleep in Jesus on Monday, March 15, 2010 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte Rittenhouse (nee Schulte) and June Rittenhouse (nee Seaver), dear father of Olive L. (Dale) Sanburn and Marie Preble, dear grandfather of Karen Sanburn and Kathy (Larry) Tipton, Jerry (Kim) Withinton, Jr. and Jim Withinton, dear great grandfather of Scott and Chris Tipton, Adam, Andrew and the late Emily Rose Withinton, our dear uncle and friend to many.

Gus was a member of Algabil-Freedom Lodge #636, Moolah Shrine Guides Unit and Florissant Chapter #161 Order of Eastern Star.

Memorials to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2001 S. Lindbergh, St. Louis , MO 63131 or Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Building Fund,

P. O. Box 515357, St. Louis , MO 63155 would be appreciated.

Services: Funeral Saturday 10AM at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South County , 4830 Lemay Ferry Road . Interment Memorial Park Cemetery . Visitation Friday 3 – 9 PM. Moolah Guides Unit Honor Guard from 6PM – 7PM with a Masonic Service at 7PM. Share a memory of Gus at www.jlzfuneralhome.com