Robert Lovett Gustin (1921 - 2011)

Born 2 Dec 1921 in Henry, Indiana, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Ruth Mae (Bryant) Gustin — married 30 May 1941 in Pleasant Valley Church, Henry, Indiana, United States

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Biography

Robert was born in 1921. He was the son of Earl Gustin and May Lovett. He passed away in 2011. His obituary:

Robert Lovett Gustin, 89, passed away on February 8, 2011 at St. John's Health System. He was born December 2, 1921 in Henry County, Indiana and lived nearly all his life in Madison County, graduating from Markleville High School. He began his career working at an automobile dealership in Middletown, worked at Allison Transmission in Indianapolis and retired from Delco Remy-Anderson (UAW Local 662) as a toolmaker. He farmed for a period of time and operated a lawn equipment business for many years. Robert and Ruth were actively involved with the local schools while rearing their five children. They served on various committees at Fall Creek School and Markleville High School. They were avid fans of their children's and grandchildren's participation in sports and other extra-curricular events. He was also dedicated to IU basketball, Indy Colts, NASCAR and the Indy 500. He remained committed to his local community by serving on the Adams Township Advisory Board for many years and was instrumental in planning the fire station for Adams Township. He is survived by his sons, Robert L (Sandra) Gustin, John William "Bill" Gustin, and James E. (Linda) Gustin; daughters, Pamela (Dale) Gehrke and Linda Gustin; grandchildren, Naidne (Aaron) Gustin-Bilinski, Molly, Joe, Anne, Jay and Kris (Ashley) Gustin, Kelley (Andy) Dillon, Brad (Jamie) Oster and Ryan Oster; great grandchildren, Layne Gustin, Braden & Brinley Gustin, Madisen O'Dell, Braylee Dillon, and Austin Robert and Abigail Mae Oster and sister, Mary (Max) Markle. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Mae (Bryant) Gustin; parents, May (Lovett) and Earl Gustin; daughter-in-law, Deeann (Kinsey) Gustin and niece, Debra (Markle) Griffith. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 PM on Monday, February 14, 2011 at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory; 200 W. 53rd Street; Anderson. Services will be Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 2:30 PM, at the funeral home, with his nephew, Rev. David Markle officiating. Entombment will be in East Maplewood Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Women's Alternative or Make a Wish Foundation.

Sources

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43596674/robert-lovett-gustin
• Obituary at www.LooseFuneralHomes.com