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Robert Gustafson Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, E. Marcia (Hooker) Gustafson; his two children, The Rev. Lisabeth M. Gustafson and Donald P. Gustafson. Bob was the son of Thore and Clara (Benson) Gustafson. He is also survived by his sister, Margaret Engwall, formerly of Worcester, now residing in Beavercreek, OH. He was predeceased by his sister, Ethel V. Nelson and brothers Walter, Roy, Carl, Ralph "Nick" and G. Herbert Gustafson.
Mr. Gustafson was a lifetime resident of the Worcester/West Boylston area. He grew up in the Quinsigamond area of Worcester. After graduating from South High School in 1937, he joined the Navy, serving throughout World War II. He was serving on a cruiser during the attack on Pearl Harbor and then transferred to submarine duty in the Pacific for the remainder of the war. After returning home from the service, Mr. Gustafson went to work for the New England Telephone Company where he worked for over 37 years.
Mr. Gustafson was an avid "rail fan" he also loved photography, trains and his family, his favorite subjects.
His family will gather for a private service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the UMass Memorial Hospice, c/o UMass Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 2795, Worcester, MA 01613-9938. To share a note of remembrance/condolence, please visit
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Richard Jarenski
September 3, 2007
On behalf of the USS STERLET (SS392) Association and its over
1300 crew members we send our prayers comfort to Marcia, Rev. Lisabeth and Don.
As our shipmate Bob enters his
"Eternal Patrol" may the Strength and Comfort of his Friends and
Shipmates help you through these
difficult days ahead.
We will honor Bob during our
"Tolling of the Bells" ceremony at our reunion in San Diego on October 13th at the harbor entrance.
Attention on Deck Robert Thore
Gustafson has assumed the watch.
"Sailor Rest Your Oar"
Dick Jarenski YN1(SS)
Sterlet Association Secy
Vice Commander White Mountain Base
USSVI
Thomas Travers
September 2, 2007
Dear Gustafson Family;
We are truly sorry for your loss. Bob was a good friend, fellow telephone worker and railfan. He will be in our prayers. God bless.
Tom & Jean Travers & Family
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