August Anheuser Busch Sr. (December 29, 1865 – February 10, 1934) was an American brewing magnate who served as the President and CEO of Anheuser-Busch, based in St. Louis, Missouri, from 1913 to 1934.

Under his leadership, the company survived World War I, Prohibition, and the Great Depression by innovating and diversifying.

He built the Bevo Mill, about halfway between his mansion on Gravois Road and the Anheuser-Busch brewery downtown.

[5] Before shooting himself, August penned a brief note to his family saying, "Goodbye precious mommie and adorable children.

The coroner's jury ruled August's death a suicide due to long illness.

[3] Thousands of people mourned August at the Busch mansion, including senators and brewers.