August Knell Gribbin Jr.

August Knell Gribbin, Jr. August Knell Gribbin, Jr. (Gus) passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at age 92. He was predeceased by his parents, August and Helen (Sauer) Gribbin, his brother Father Raymond Gribbin, former in-laws Katherine and John Martin, former brother-in-law, John Donald Martin, Mildred Halligan and Gus’s former wife Joan Peltin, the mother of his children. Surviving is Connie his wife of forty-five years, his children Michael and wife Cindy, Mark and wife Valarie, Tim and wife Rhonda, Sharon Gribbin Lindemon and husband Josh, Terry and wife Mary Elise,16 grandchildren, 11 and still counting great-grandchildren, former in-laws Beverly Martin, Gerald Martin and wife Rella, Sharon Mann, Walter Mann (Buck), K Athleen and Roy Davis as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. In high school Gus attended St. Charles minor seminary for three years before transferring to Calvert Hall College High School. He received his B.A and M.A. from the University of Maryland and served for eight years in the United States Army in both active and reserve status. Gus had the good fortune to have a career that he truly loved beginning as a copy boy at the Baltimore Sun when he was 17. Over his long career at the Baltimore Sun, Dow Jones’ National Observer, Detroit News, Washington Times and Sandy Corporation Gus held varied positions. He started on the copy desk before being promoted to the composing room. As his career advanced, he was a sports and general news reporter, picture and state editor and headed the media division at a company that provided information in all media. His favorite position was that of investigative reporter. Gus strove to pass on his love and high standards for the written word to the next generation of journalists. Later in his career he became a tenured Assistant Professor of Journalism at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI where he taught for ten years. He was also a member of Marquette’s Center for Ethics Studies. During a sabbatical, part of which he spent consulting at the Washington Times, he was offered a full-time position. That opportunity allowed him and Connie to return to Maryland to be near his children. After retiring he taught for a time at the College of Notre Dame. In addition to the happiness of being with family and friends, Gus and Connie shared the love and companionship of three cats and five beautiful collies over the years. They enjoyed training and competing with their dogs in Obedience, Flyball, Agility and Nose Work with varied success. They were never able to train the cats. Gus enjoyed classical music having attended the Peabody Institute as a child. In 2016 he and Connie moved to Fairhaven, a retirement community in Sykesville, MD. Gus continued to write and develop his artistic talent through the art programs that were offered. He was grateful for the support of his doctors, the staff at Fairhaven and his many friends and neighbors. Gus donated his body to the Maryland Anatomy Board. A memorial Mass, followed by a repast will be held at Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104 on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Fairhaven Samaritan Fund c/o Acts Legacy Foundation, PO Box 7616, Fort Washington, PA, 19034-9901 or BridgingLife Development Office (Dove House Hospice) 200 Memorial Ave. Westminster, MD 21157. Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com