Augusto Pleil

Augusto Pleil, 86, of Washington, died on Friday, April 12, 2013, in the Washington Hospital He was born on August 3, 1926, in Chubut, Argentina, a son of Heinrich Otto and Marta Dora Schubert Pleil. He had worked in construction as a carpenter, and attended Free Methodist Church in Washington. Mr. Pleil ran a lawn and garden business on the side, enjoyed nature, gardening, and had a deep love for his 8 children. On October 5, 1952, he married Nadine Moonje, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons, Amadeus (Charlotte) Pleil, of Canada; Alvin Pleil, of San Francisco, CA; Raymond Pleil, of North Carolina; and Franklin (Nicolle) Pleil, of Eighty-Four; 4 daughters, Helga (Ted) Chapman, of Clinton; Vijaya (Bill) Milam, of Florida; Andrea (Kerry) DuBac, of Carnegie; and Else (Robert) Trautwein, of Indianapolis; 6 brothers, 1 sister, and 16 grandchildren. Deceased is a sister, Juanita Pleil. Friends will be received on Monday, from 10-12 p.m., the time of services, in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, with Rev. Ted Chapman officiating. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., in the Clinton Wesleyan Church, in Clinton, PA.