Brother Samuel Paul Lickteig, OSB, 84, of Austin, died April 24, 2011, at St. John’s Abbey Retirement Center.

He was born Nov. 27, 1924, in Austin, to Stephen and Catherine (Cassady) Lickteig. Samuel graduated from Austin Central High School in 1938 and attended St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn., earning his bachelor’s degree in 1946. He later earned his Master’s degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He was employed at St. John’s University registrar’s office, business office, as an instructor of mathematics, economics and was a Monk of St. John’s Abbey. He earned awards from St. John’s preparatory school, including Great Teacher Award in ‘71, Armor of Light Award in ‘85, Distinguished Service Award in ‘89. He was an organizer for the annual Gasthaus (fundraiser) and summer camps, enjoyed woodworking, looking through archives and other special events.

Samuel is survived by two sisters, Rita Lickteig of Austin, Thomasine Farnsworth of Yukon, Okla; many loving nieces, nephews, friends and monastic community members of St. John’s Abbey.

A mass of Christian burial will be held 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, at St. John’s Abbey Church with Abbot John Klassen officiating. A reception of the body and vigil will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, also at St. John’s. Interment is at St. John’s Abbey Cemetery, Collegeville.