August J. “Gus” Lichtner

June 1, 1938 - October 19, 2010
August J. “Gus” Lichtner


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August J. “Gus” Lichtner, 72, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter.

A Memorial service will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 22, 2010, at Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service Chapel. Father Charles Barton will officiate the service.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Jan Lichtner; daughters, Alison Lichtner and husband Stephen Marinari of Millsboro, DE, and Michele Collier of Cape Coral, FL; son, William Lichtner and wife Cheryl of Ambler, PA; and three grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or to the American Heart Association, Memorial and Tribute Processing Center, P O Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216

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Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • October 21, 2010
    wayne kroehling says:
    I LOVE YOU ALL CALL ME 239-565-6479 for anything!! love you call me

  • October 24, 2010
    george & paula plarre says:
    dear friend jan & family, we are so sad to hear of gus' passing. we know how he suffered & what a devoted wife you have been through all these years of his suffering. you had to center your life & schedule around him. now there will be no more suffering or restrictions of his life. you will all be in our prayers. may he rest in peace. if you take a ride please stop in we would love to see you. our best wishes always george & paula plarre

  • October 21, 2010
    Rich & Betsy Maier says:
    Sending our love and deepest sympathy to Jan and her family. We've shared many wonderful memories and happy times with Gus and Jan that will forever stay with us. Who could forget Gus eating bowls of fruit in Hawaii, skiing into trees in the Poconos, cooking in the hotel room and causing the electricity to go out? Our lives have certainly been blessed by his presence, laughter, and lots of fun.

  • October 21, 2010
    Jennifer Burton says:
    Jan and Family, Adam and I are so sorry for your loss. Gus was a very special person and we loved him very much. Adam enjoyed his talks with Gus sitting on the front porch, and I will surely miss his laugh, it was contagious. Please don't hesitate to call us for anything, you know we're here!! We love you Jan.

  • October 22, 2010
    Charles F. Bell says:
    Deepest sympathy to Jan.