August D. Kuchta

Dr. August “Gus” Kuchta 

Born: March 27, 1930

Died: September 22, 2015

Prior to serving in the military, Kuchta attended Penn State University and earned a BS in Chemistry. He was also in the Air Force ROTC while attending Penn State. He served in the Korean War and was a second lieutenant. Upon returning, August Kuchta attended the University of Maryland to earn his PhD in Physical Chemistry.  In his professional life he received many awards and patents for his work in the Chemistry field. Kuchta married Joan Wiant and has three sons and seven grandchildren. Gus enjoyed golfing, singing in his church choir, and participating in many intellectual societies.