Robert Lee "Bob" Gustafson
1933 - 2017 (83 years)
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Name Robert Lee "Bob" Gustafson Birth 26 May 1933 Danville, Vermilion, IL 
Gender Male Death 17 Apr 2017 Vermilion County, IL - Robert L. Gustafson, 83, of Danville, passed away at his home on Shake Rag Road on April 17, 2017. He was born in Danville May 26, 1933 to Archie and Ruby Florence (Drolinger) Gustafson. On February 7, 1960, he married the love of his life, Shirley Ilene Cunningham. On their first date, Bob asked her out for coffee and she said "Sure!" (He found out later that she didn't like coffee! - but she did like him!) They were married at Farmer's Chapel Church on February 7, 1960 where he continued to serve the rest of his life. Bob and Shirley lived all their married life in a red brick house on the corner of Shake Rag Road and Spud Ave. They raised their children Vicki and Doug there and had many wonderful memories. He was known as the "Mayor of Shake Rag Road" because he had lived there 57 years. Bob graduated from Bismarck High School in 1952 and served in the US Army. He worked at Berry's Seed Store, then Interstate Printing for 28 years until his retirement in 1987. He loved gardening. He had 100 tomato plants and he would always give the produce to his family, friends and neighbors. Bob loved walking to the river and hunting for mushrooms in the spring. When Shirley was diagnosed with MS in 1973, Bob became her care giver. Bob enjoyed taking her to church every Sunday, family gatherings, ball games, going to the Landing at Kickapoo, Turkey Run St. Park, and Gospel sings. His favorite vacations involved Houseboating with extended family. He also loved to camp and one of his special memories was a three week California trip to see his sister Bonnie. Dad enjoyed waltzing Shirley around in her wheelchair when she could no longer dance on her own. Shirley passed away one day after their 48th wedding anniversary on February 7, 2008. Shirley was known for the smile on her face; Bob was known for his positive attitude. He always saw the good in everything and everybody. He loved people and was happiest when he was serving others. The last three months of his life were difficult, but his only comment was, "I'm counting my blessings!" Bob lived his faith in action. Bob's devotion to family was evident by the amount of time he spent with them. He is survived by his children, Vicki (Clay) Hacker of Eminence, IN; and Doug Gustafson of Georgetown, IL; two brothers: Archie (Katie) Gustafson, Jr. of Georgetown, IL, and Alvin (Jean) Gustafson of Monticello, IL: two sisters - Betty Slayton of Danville, IL, and Bonnie (Jim Knight) Ohlrich of Danville, IL; two sisters-in-law, Catherine Johnson of Danville, and Beverly (Jim) Zorns of Danville, IL. He was pre-deceased by brothers-in-law, Ted Slayton and Bill Johnson. Bob treasured his four grandchildren. He never missed sending them a card on holidays. Kyle Hacker of Chicago, IL, Jared Hacker of Indianapolis, IN, Wade Hacker of St. Joseph, MI, and Grace Gustafson of Georgetown, IL all deeply loved their grandpa so much. He had several cherished nieces and nephews as well. A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:30 AM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville. Visitation will be from 1-8 PM on Friday, April 21, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Danville National Cemetery on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Memorials can be made in his name to the Women's Missionary Fund at Farmer's Chapel United Methodist Church. Please join Bob's family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!!!!
Published on April 18, 2017
Burial Danville, Vermilion, IL - Robert L. Gustafson
BIRTH 26 May 1933
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
DEATH 17 Apr 2017 (aged 83)
Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
BURIAL
Danville National Cemetery
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Robert L Gustafson
in the U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019
Name: Robert L Gustafson
Rank: Sp3
Death Age: 83
Birth Date: 26 May 1933
Death Date: 17 Apr 2017
Internment Place: Danville, Illinois, USA
Cemetery Address: 1900 East Main Street
Cemetery Other Street Address: VA Medical Center
Cemetery Postal Code: 61832
Cemetery: Danville National Cemetery; IL
Section: 20
Plot: 218
Branch of Service: US Army
Relative: Robert Lee Gustafson
Comments: Veteran (Self)
Person ID I29488 Drollinger Genealogy Last Modified 16 Feb 2021
Father Archie William Gustafson, Sr., b. 4 Oct 1888, Attica, Fountain, IN d. 18 Jan 1980, Danville, Vermilion, IL (Age 91 years) Mother Ruby Florence Drollinger, b. 24 Feb 1899, Perrysville, Vermillion, IN d. 1967, Danville, Vermilion, IL (Age 67 years) Family ID F10541 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Shirley Ilene Cunningham, b. 9 May 1939 d. 7 Feb 2008, Danville, Vermilion, IL (Age 68 years) Marriage 7 Feb 1960 Children 1. Vicki L. Gustafson 2. Douglas Robert "Doug" Gustafson Family ID F10752 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Feb 2021
- Robert L. Gustafson, 83, of Danville, passed away at his home on Shake Rag Road on April 17, 2017. He was born in Danville May 26, 1933 to Archie and Ruby Florence (Drolinger) Gustafson. On February 7, 1960, he married the love of his life, Shirley Ilene Cunningham. On their first date, Bob asked her out for coffee and she said "Sure!" (He found out later that she didn't like coffee! - but she did like him!) They were married at Farmer's Chapel Church on February 7, 1960 where he continued to serve the rest of his life. Bob and Shirley lived all their married life in a red brick house on the corner of Shake Rag Road and Spud Ave. They raised their children Vicki and Doug there and had many wonderful memories. He was known as the "Mayor of Shake Rag Road" because he had lived there 57 years. Bob graduated from Bismarck High School in 1952 and served in the US Army. He worked at Berry's Seed Store, then Interstate Printing for 28 years until his retirement in 1987. He loved gardening. He had 100 tomato plants and he would always give the produce to his family, friends and neighbors. Bob loved walking to the river and hunting for mushrooms in the spring. When Shirley was diagnosed with MS in 1973, Bob became her care giver. Bob enjoyed taking her to church every Sunday, family gatherings, ball games, going to the Landing at Kickapoo, Turkey Run St. Park, and Gospel sings. His favorite vacations involved Houseboating with extended family. He also loved to camp and one of his special memories was a three week California trip to see his sister Bonnie. Dad enjoyed waltzing Shirley around in her wheelchair when she could no longer dance on her own. Shirley passed away one day after their 48th wedding anniversary on February 7, 2008. Shirley was known for the smile on her face; Bob was known for his positive attitude. He always saw the good in everything and everybody. He loved people and was happiest when he was serving others. The last three months of his life were difficult, but his only comment was, "I'm counting my blessings!" Bob lived his faith in action. Bob's devotion to family was evident by the amount of time he spent with them. He is survived by his children, Vicki (Clay) Hacker of Eminence, IN; and Doug Gustafson of Georgetown, IL; two brothers: Archie (Katie) Gustafson, Jr. of Georgetown, IL, and Alvin (Jean) Gustafson of Monticello, IL: two sisters - Betty Slayton of Danville, IL, and Bonnie (Jim Knight) Ohlrich of Danville, IL; two sisters-in-law, Catherine Johnson of Danville, and Beverly (Jim) Zorns of Danville, IL. He was pre-deceased by brothers-in-law, Ted Slayton and Bill Johnson. Bob treasured his four grandchildren. He never missed sending them a card on holidays. Kyle Hacker of Chicago, IL, Jared Hacker of Indianapolis, IN, Wade Hacker of St. Joseph, MI, and Grace Gustafson of Georgetown, IL all deeply loved their grandpa so much. He had several cherished nieces and nephews as well. A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:30 AM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville. Visitation will be from 1-8 PM on Friday, April 21, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Danville National Cemetery on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Memorials can be made in his name to the Women's Missionary Fund at Farmer's Chapel United Methodist Church. Please join Bob's family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!!!!
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Birth - 26 May 1933 - Danville, Vermilion, IL 
Death - 17 Apr 2017 - Vermilion County, IL Burial - - Danville, Vermilion, IL = Link to Google Earth
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Bob L Gustafson
65+ years old
Phone number
217-759-7582
Address
17027 E 2650 North Rd
Danville, IL 61834-6100
U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
about Robert L Gustafson
Name: Robert L Gustafson
Birth Date: 26 May 1933
Address: 283 RR 3 Box, Danville, IL, 61832
1940 United States Federal Census
about Archie Gustafson
Name: Archie Gustafson
Respondent: Yes
Age: 50
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
Street: Robinson
House Number: 412
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Sheet Number: 8B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 228
Occupation: Gardener
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 20.00
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: C8
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 0
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 576
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Archie Gustafson 50
(Wife) Ruby Florence Gustafson 41 Indiana
(Son) Archie Gustafson 11 Illinois
(Son)Alvin Gustafson 10 Illinois
(Daughter) Betty Gustafson 8 Michigan
(Son)Robert Gustafson 6 Illinois
(Daughter) Bonny Gustafson 2 Illinois
(Roomer) Frazier 62 Indiana
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