Chuck Grassley: “On August 1, 2025, Augusta Petrone passed away peacefully at age 88, surrounded by members of her beloved family in her…”

“On August 1, 2025, Augusta Petrone passed away peacefully at age 88, surrounded by members of her beloved family in her adopted home State of New Hampshire. In honor of a life lived in service to others, I would like to memorialize her life and legacy. Augusta loved her family, enriched her community with civic leadership, and exhibited a fierce devotion to our country. Born in Massachusetts with marital ties to the Heartland and my home State of Iowa, she was a freedom-loving American who cared about people from all walks of life. Barbara and I were fortunate to enjoy her friendship for the last half-century. As I mentioned, Augusta married an Iowa farm boy who graduated from West Point and went on to serve as a lieutenant in General Patton's 3rd Army in the Battle of the Bulge. Joseph C. Petrone was from Marshalltown, IA. He met the love of his life in Washington, DC. They married in 1958 and led a life of public service that took them to places around the world.”