August D. Kuchta
Dr. August “Gus” Kuchta
Dr. August “Gus” Kuchta
Born: March 27, 1930
Born: March 27, 1930
Died: September 22, 2015
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.
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.