August Kaups Viekman, formerly of Yarmouth Port and South Dennis Massachusetts, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 3, 2024, in Exeter, New Hampshire. He passed two days before his 94^th birthday. August was married for 57 years to his beloved wife Jean Catherine (Wisse) Viekman. After her death in 2013 he was blessed in 2015 with a loving marriage to Linda (Montague) Erdmann Viekman. Linda is formerly of Harwich MA.

August was born in New York, New York on November 5, 1930, the son of August Kaups and Marie (Spuhl) Kaups, both born in Estonia.  His name at birth was August Kaups, Jr. He was raised in New York City with two brothers and a sister.  He was drafted into the Army during the Korean War period, serving in Austria. August’s career was in banking and finance, first with Chemical Bank in New York and later with New Jersey Bank. The family moved to a historic home in South Dennis in April 1969. August’s banking career continued at the First National Bank of Cape Cod where he managed the issuance of municipal bonds to finance many town and regional projects as the Cape grew. He later transitioned to assisting others with personal financial planning.

August served on the South Dennis Historic District Study Committee and on the South Dennis Historic District Commission that followed.  He also served on the Town of Dennis Finance Committee. August was a trustee of Gordon College in Wenham Mass. He was a graduate of New York University and the Stonier School of Banking, then at Rutgers University.

August’s lifelong devotion was teaching the Bible as God’s inspired word and serving in church leadership. His rich Bass voice reflected his joy in the Lord.  He sang in church choirs as well as  the Chatham Chorale.  He was an active mentor and teacher to many in business and in Christian life.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Viekman, two children, Bruce Viekman and his wife Marla of Chatham, Laurie Keil and her husband Doug of Sandwich, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Friends and relatives are invited to call  at Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave, South Yarmouth, MA on Friday, November 8, 2024 from 4 -6 p.m.  Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions  may be made in his name to the charity of your choice.
 

I am sadden at the loss of August. I have known August through East Dennis Community Church, the Community of Jesus, and held young adult Bible studies at the Viekman's home in South Dennis. I loved August for his integrity, his knowlege, his heart, and for his sense of humor. My prayers are with Linda, Bruce & Marla, Laurie & Doug and their families. God grant you His peace and consolation in this time.

will miss him. he was a good friend that i only knew for a small handful of years here on the cape. bible study weekly with him and few other men from churches on the cape was always a great time. he was an inspiration and seemed to almost always be in a good mood and upbeat. my prayers to linda and all realatives and friends of this fine man.

Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends who love this special man. May your time together tomorrow and Saturday bring comfort as you celebrate his life and what he has meant to you. From my earliest memory, August became my favorite uncle and remained so to this day. I will miss him. Janice Viekman Borrow

Dear Linda, Bruce, and Laurie, Jill and I send you our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy. August is a dear friend and we are so grateful to the Lord for his friendship, love, and encouragement during our time on Cape Cod. We so appreciated those moments when August would pray for us when we were looking for a home. It always seemed that just when we needed an encouraging word, there was August! When we needed wisdom, or someone to remind us of God's perfect timing and provision, August always seemed to know what to say. Jill and I pray for the comfort of the Holy Spirit, the enduring presence of God, and the grace of Jesus Christ to uphold you in this season of grief (1 Corinthians 15:50-58; 2 Corinthians 1:3-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). Kindest regards, Michael and Jill [P.S. for Linda; You think about that!]

We praise God for August! We knew him because we served Christ Chapel as their Interim Pastor. Our greatest condolences to all his family. God bless you all!