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Robert Gustafson Obituary

Robert H. Gustafson Marco Island, FL

Robert H. Gustafson, USAF (retired) of Marco Island, FL passed away at AVOW hospice on Sunday, January 26, 2014. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late George Gustafson, and Ethel (Richardson) Gustafson.

He leaves behind his wife, Elaine (Polek) Gustafson; his mother, Ethel Gustafson of Lititz, PA; a brother, Warren (Claudia) Gustafson of Fox Island, WA; a brother, Roger (Debbie) of Gardner, MA; and many nieces and nephews.

A prayer service will be held of Monday, February 3rd (TOMORROW) at 4:30 p.m. at the Hodges-Josberger Funeral Home, 577 East Elkcam Circle, Marco Island, FL

Memorial donations can be made to AVOW Hospice.



To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Naples Daily News on Feb. 2, 2014.

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February 3, 2014

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May your many memories of special times bring you comfort and peace. Mary Ducey

February 3, 2014

My prayers go out to you and your family Elaine!! Bob is now resting with the Lord!

February 3, 2014

My prayers go out to you and your family Elaine on the loss of your husband.
lynn Ervin

Norma Rodriguez

February 3, 2014

So sorry about the loss of your husband. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love Norma ( PES )

February 2, 2014

Dear Elaine,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved husband. May God give you the strength, blessing and loving care to get through the coming days, and weeks. God bless you, Judy Sauer

Carol & Bob Graham

February 2, 2014

Elaine, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Also, may the many memories you shared over the years comfort you. Our thanks for the years of service offered to our country.

January 31, 2014

Elaine, so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. He is at peace now. Love Donna Costi

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