Dr. Harry P. Gustafson, Jr., DMD

Dr. Harry P. Gustafson, Jr., DMD

Upcoming Events

Aug

30

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St Catherine of Siena

105 Bonnable Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005

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Aug

30

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St Catherine of Siena

105 Bonnable Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005

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Dr. Harry P. Gustafson, Jr., DMD Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 29, 2025.
Dr. Harry P. "Gus" Gustafson, Jr. passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at age 85 in Mandeville, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jan; children Lori Lundgren (Stephen) and Todd; brother Ronald Gustafson; grandchildren Caroline, Abigail, Philip, Andrew, and Charlotte Lundgren, Camille Gustafson and Jessica Gustafson; and his cousin Mike Coney. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Sr and Ruth, and his son Eric.

Gus graduated from Cor Jesu high school in 1957 and attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, graduating with a BS in 1962. He earned a D.M.D. from Alabama School of Dentistry in 1966 and entered the U.S. Air Force where he served 2 years as a Dental Officer. Following military service, Gus and Jan returned to New Orleans and opened a dental practice which spanned 35 years. He was an active member of the American Dental Association and the New Orleans Dental Society.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Sat, August 30, at St Catherine of Siena, Metairie, LA with visitation 10-11am; mass at 11am. Interment will be private.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

30

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St Catherine of Siena

105 Bonnable Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005

Send Flowers

Aug

30

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St Catherine of Siena

105 Bonnable Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005

Send Flowers