August A. Knes, age 87, was born into eternal life as a devout Christian on April 9, 2013; he was the beloved husband of the late Dolores A.; devoted father of Leandra R. Knes; loving grandfather of Anna S. Knes; dear uncle and grand uncle of many. Retired 40 year employee of General Electric; proud US Army veteran of WWII. Funeral and entombment were private at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home and Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. For addtional information, call the funeral home at 630-941-5860.