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David Gustafson Obituary

David R. Gustafson Battle Creek David Russell Gustafson, 59, of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday, June 21, 2009. He was born in Battle Creek on January 12, 1950 to Cecelia (Stora) Shive and Harry Gustafson who preceded him. He was fondly known as "Full-Service Dave" by the many customers he served at Main Street Marathon. He is survived by his son, David (Mandy) Gustafson, and granddaughter, Morgan Marie; his sisters, Sue (Jim) Bedard, Diane Gustafson; and his brother-in-law John Hagan; as well as his nieces, Theresa (Mark Harris) Mobley, Dena Caldwell, Alicia Way; nephews, Tony (Cristy) Hagan, Steve (Diana) Mobley, Kenneth Mobley, and Dion Caldwell; and many grand nieces and nephews. He is especially missed by his fiancé, Susan, and her children, Daniel and Ariel Lonchar. Dave was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Hagan, on July 9, 2007. He loved fishing with his nephews, painting, nature, and his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the family, in care of the funeral home, to help defray the funeral expenses. A Memorial Service will be held at Royal Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. to mourn his passing and celebrate how blessed we are that he touched our lives.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jun. 28, 2009.

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Elizabeth Graham (Claudia's daughter)

June 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Dave will be missed by all.

Claudia & Chuck Vincent

June 29, 2009

Dave will truly be missed. He was a kind hearted person that would do anything you asked of him.

Dan Lonchar

June 29, 2009

Dave you were a great man, and will be greatly missed.

Sue Bedard

June 28, 2009

My beloved brother was a very kind and gentle man. I will miss him so very much.

Main Street Marathon

June 28, 2009

Dave was a great man, friend and employee. Staff and customers alike will truly miss him.

Greg and Lyn Pyott

June 28, 2009

He will be truly missed.

Don Wright

June 28, 2009

My condolences, thoughts and prayers are with the Gustafson family.

Rest In Peace, Dave

Jane Baker

June 28, 2009

Sue,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

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