John Dustin

Good man gone too soon. Coach Dustin took a young unformed and aimless boy and turned him into most of a good man. Thank you, Coach Dustin.

Although John was a friend of mine via man's oldest sport, our later years we were not particularly close. I ultimately went to Oklahoma State University and John continued to spend a large part of his time doing 'good things' for the sport of wrestling in Oregon. I did return to Oregon and coached wrestling at Pacific University for many years.

Dear Bonnie and your cherished daughters, my deepset condolences to all who loved John. He was the AAU supervisor when I made my first cutlural exchange wrestling trip to Japan in 1977. For five years I travelled internationally and handled media relations for world champtionships in the US. Great adventures, memories and experiences. I recall the kindness of John and Bonie when I moved to Indianapolis to become National Public Relations Director for AAU. Prayer ofr peace and confort to...

Bonnie---Sorry to hear about your loss(and 'our loss). John and I had our differences, but we had a common interest in the great 'sport of wrestling'. Dr Mike Clock

John was my first coach at Marshfield, my Freshman year in 1970. He put me in at Varsity, giving me a marvelous oops to begin loving the sport (even though I lost ALOT that year). He was a compassionate, passionate teacher of young men, generously giving of his time and guidance. He may not be in a class by himself but it certainly doesn´t take long to take roll. My heart is heavy with the news of his passing but also grateful for the time he shared with us all.

Phi Alpha, John. We were fraternity pledge brothers at OSC. John was a "true gentleman" who shall be missed. Phil Gibbs

Our wrestling family has lost a very devoted & committed ally.....I didn't know the Dustin's real well , but they always had a smile & hello whenever our paths crossed at wrestling events....to the family I want u to know how much John was appreciated & instrumental to all who met him & will be missed..... Lauren Johnson OSU '70

I was one of those wrestlers that John coached, specifically during a summer in Colorado Springs where we trained for the World Games. John introduced me to his lovely and vivacious wife Bonnie, and to his 16 year-old daughter Joyce (who was one of the most interesting people I met at the wrestling camp). What a great family to connect with when I was so far from home! Thanks, John, for being such a rock!