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Robert P. Gustafson 84 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO
November 3, 1940 - May 25, 2025
Survived By:
Wife, Judy C. Gustafson, Son, Robert B. (Julie) Gustafson, Daughter, Janet Gustafson (Michael Corwin) Linton, Step-Son, Gregary (Stephanie) Matthiesen, Brother, James (Betty) Gustafson, Granddaughter, Isabelle M. (Samuel Dawson) Gustafson, Grandson, Benjamin R. Gustafson, Granddaughter, Anna J. Linton, Grandson, Carter R. Matthiesen, Granddaughter, Gabrielle O. Matthiesen, Mother-in-law, Frances N. Davidson, Sister-in-law, Judith Gustafson, and many nieces and nephews
Preceded in Death By:
Wife, Jane B. Gustafson; Two Brothers, Charles Gustafson, John (Anne) Gustafson; Father, Reuben W. Gustafson; Mother, Helen (Siebert) Gustafson.
Visitation will be at Basler Funeral Home in Sainte Genevieve, MO on Friday, May 30, 2025 from 9:00 am till 10:30 am.
Service will be at Basler Funeral Home on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:30 am with Rev. Darren Webb officiating.
Burial will follow immediately at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Saint Louis, MO for a 12:30 pm Graveside Service performed by VFW Post 2210
Memorials can be made to GFWC Woman's Club of Ste. Genevieve Scholarship Fund, 935 Market Street, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 or Kiwanis Children's Fund, PO Box 6457, Indianapolis, IN 46206
He was a member of Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI), American Legion Post 150, VFW Post 2210, Faith Baptist Church, Ste. Genevieve Golf Club, Kiwanis Club of Meramec Valley Member, KC0J Amateur Radio, Lake Forest Association Board Member and a GFWC International Booster (Mens) Member.
Robert proudly joined the United States Navy as a junior officer and served his country during the Vietnam War aboard the U.S.S. Boyd as an LTJG. He graduated from the University of Minnesota, Washington University, and St. Louis University. Robert retired from General American Life Insurance Company/MetLife and Maritz.
Robert married Judy C. Gustafson on October 17, 1998 in Oakville, MO.
Robert's hobbies included: aviation as a private pilot, photography, amateur ham radio, golfing, building model trains, and boating in Lake Forest. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com
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