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Richard Gust Obituary
Richard Edwin Gust, age 94, of Toledo, passed away in Virginia at the home of his daughter on February 8, 2025, after a brief illness. Born to Frank and Mary (Pasowicz) Gust on April 17, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the youngest of 12 children.
He met the love of his life, Mary (Nester), while students at Central Catholic High School, where they graduated in 1949. They were married on December 30, 1950, at Rosary Cathedral.
He was in the Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War where he was a Radio Operator and a sender and receiver of Morse Code. He was a Remodeling Contractor in the Toledo area.
He is survived by children, William (Linda) Gust, Jacalynn Hakius, Daniel (Bernice) Gust, Karen (Stephen) Mossing, and Mary Frances (Robert) Harr of Virginia; along with 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, whom he deeply loved and adored. He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Kopinski.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mary, on December 27, 2024, three days shy of their 74th anniversary; daughter, Dorothy Rouppas; son-in-law, Rick Hakius; his parents; sisters, Helen Rominski, Florence Ochs, Jean Celentano; brothers, William, Benjamin, Harry, Daniel, Edwin, Melvin, and Frank.
He generously donated his body to George Washington University Anatomical Donations Program. Donations may be made to the Toledo Lucas County Public Library at ToledoLibrary.org/gift. A memorial service will be private.
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Rev. Ronald Olszewski
February 21, 2025
Please accept my sympathy and prayer on Richard's recent death. I remember him well from seeing him at events when his grandson, Andrew, was a St. Francis student. He was a true gentleman. May our shared faith in the Risen Lord Jesus Christ provide a measure of hope and comfort.
Edie Bowman Frankenfield
February 17, 2025
Met "Grandpa Gust" when my son was Andy´s hockey teammate. His presence at the rink was a given. He always had a story and a great smile. All of the hockey players and families knew and loved him.
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. May God comfort and strengthen you as you walk this very difficult path of grief.
Paula Harrison
February 17, 2025
Jackie, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May your parents share in God´s glory together.
Sharon Ochs
February 17, 2025
My sympathy to the Gust family at the loss of your dear father and grandfather. May God bless you as you mourn his passing.
Michael Nester
February 16, 2025
We were so grieved in learning about your dad since your mom passed just a month or so ago, it was so quick. A broken heart can only be the answer to his passing. It is all so understandable, knowing that your mom and dad had almost 75 years together. May God bless him and may God bless your mom! They are reunited in heaven praising the Lord, Our God! May the entire Gust family be blessed and uplifted by our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Mike and Judy Nester
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bobby Brunsman
February 16, 2025
My deepest condolences!
Bobby Brunsman
February 16, 2025
My deepest condolences!
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