William Anthony Kustes

William Anthony Kustes obituary, Louisville, KY

William Anthony Kustes

William Kustes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joseph E. Ratterman & Son - Southside on Sep. 14, 2023.
Kustes, William Anthony, 77, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was a retired Research Chemist for United Catalysts, a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a friend.
Preceding William in death are his parents, William and Mary Virginia Kustes.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 55 years, Mary Louise Kustes; sons, Bill (Tina), Steven, Daniel and Brian (Laura) Kustes; daughters, Kathleen Kustes and Kristi (Jay) Hyatt; 6 grandchildren, Hayley Kustes, Chloe Kustes, Aiden Kustes, Connor Kustes, Cadence Hyatt, and Jonah Hyatt; brother, Richard Kustes; and sister, Virginia Smith.
His celebration of life Mass will be held 10 a.m Saturday, September 16 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 7335 Southside Dr. with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park 11 a.m. Monday, September 18. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday, September 15 at Joseph E. Ratterman & Son, 7336 Southside Dr.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Knights of Columbus, McKune Council 14471, 5505 New Cut Rd.
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