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She was born on January 21st, 1935, in Saginaw, MI to Raymond and Louise (Knudson) Hacker.
After growing up in Vasser, MI, she completed dental school at the University of Michigan. She worked as a dental hygienist until her retirement in the mid 1990s.
She married Ronald Gustke on November 18th, 1961, who preceded her in death in 2007.
The spunky and social 90-year-old remained active in her retirement, energetically tap dancing until she was 80 when a hip replacement finally forced her to hang up her tap shoes.
She also enjoyed decorating, spending time with her family, attending U of M football games, and petting her grand-puppies Clair, Tully, and Charley.
Sally is survived by her three children, Matthew Gustke of Royal Oak, Todd (Kris) Gustke of Clawson, and Jill (Mark) Cook of Royal Oak.
Visitation will be held for Sally on Thursday, April 24th, from 3-8pm at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd., Clawson. A Funeral Service will be at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home the following day, Friday, April 25th, at 11am.
Donations in Sally's memory made be made to the Alzheimer's Assocation, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Beverly Gay-Photiades
April 22, 2025
Not often do you have a neighbor for 43 years. We have been Sally's next door neighbor all that time. We could never have asked for a more kinder family to live next door. Sally, we will miss you.
Bev and Byron.
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