August Anderson

August Gilbert ("Auggie" / "Uncle Gus") Anderson, age 93 of Litchfield, MN passed away on Thursday August 27, 2026 in Dassel, MN. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday September 12, 2026 at the Litchfield United Methodist Church. Interment will be held in Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, MN.

Auggie was born in Litchfield, MN on August 7, 1933 to Auggie and Florence (Schlenz) Anderson. He graduated from Litchfield High School in 1951. Auggie worked and lived in Minneapolis where he was the payroll clerk for the City of Minneapolis. He also worked for Dayton-Hudson Company where he decorated the iconic street-facing display windows for seasonal fashion, high-end couture, brand promotions and community events. After his retirement, he moved back to the family home in Litchfield to care for his mother. He was an active member of the Litchfield United Methodist Church. Auggie had a thoughtful personality and became well known in the community for his volunteerism and his genuine love and care for the area. He served and governed on many boards that he held close to his heart. He became an advocate to many groups including Ecumen and Gloria Dei, the Rosemary Home, the Litchfield G.A.R. Hall, Art in the Park and the annual Litchfield Relay for Life Event to name a few. He would always remember birthdays with a quick phone call or note in his flashy fancy handwriting.

August is survived by his sister June Mosbeck; nieces and nephews Peter and Janette Mosbeck, Cindy and Bryan Steiger, Kristine and Tim Loeffer and Paul and Shannon Mosbeck; and many grandnieces and grandnephews; and great grandnieces and great grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his friend of 60 years Al Wolter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the organization of the donors choice in memory of “Uncle Gus”.