Mr. Allen Gustavson

Allen “Mr. Gus” Gustavson, age 69, resident of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Gustavson, son of the late Norman Verner Gustavson and Rita Christiane Nielsen Gustavson, was born June 27, 1952 in Hartford, Connecticut.

Mr. Gustavson served his country hononably in the U.S. Army.  He was someone who enjoyed building things around the house; landscaping; taking trips and exploring the countryside; watching television, particularly the Atlanta Falcons games; and watching classic western movies.  The family remembers him as a loving man who was honest, caring, and giving.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Gustavson.  Mr. Gustavson is survived by his wife of 47 years, Denise Gustavson of Phenix City; his daughter, Michelle Gustavson of Phenix City; his son, Jeff Gustavson and his wife Jess of Phenix City, all formerly from Newington, Connecticut.  He is also survived by his brother, Gary Gustavson and his wife Joyce of Harwinton Connecticut; his cousin, Roy Bech of Harwinton Connecticut; three grandchildren, Joey Gustavson, Shawn Gustavson, and Toria Thomas; many other neices, nephews and friends.

Private Memorial Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org.