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Willard O. Gustafson

Birth	:	21 Sep 1912 Kiron, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Nov 2010 Manson, Calhoun County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Kiron Cemetery, Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1817017, -95.3133011
Description	:	Willard O. Gustafson was born September 21, 1912 to Carl and Amanda Lundberg Gustafson on the homestead located northeast of Kiron, Iowa. He attended the Kiron Public School after which he went into farming. On September 2, 1955, Willard was united in marriage to Lila Clauson, daughter of Clarence and Bessie Bruce Clauson. They were married in a double wedding ceremony with Lila's brother, Gordon Clauson and Nora Kennedy at the Kiron Baptist Church. Their family was complete with the arrival of a son, Marc Elliott, and a daughter, Mary Jo. Willard was baptized December 4, 1932, by the Rev.... Read More	Willard O. Gustafson was born September 21, 1912 to Carl and Amanda Lundberg Gustafson on the homestead located northeast of Kiron, Iowa. He attended the Kiron Public School after which he went into farming. On September 2, 1955, Willard was united in marriage to Lila Clauson, daughter of Clarence and Bessie Bruce Clauson. They were married in a double wedding ceremony with Lila's brother, Gordon Clauson and Nora Kennedy at the Kiron Baptist Church. Their family was complete with the arrival of a son, Marc Elliott, and a daughter, Mary Jo. Willard was baptized December 4, 1932, by the Rev. Gordon Carlson and joined the Kiron Baptist Church where he served as an usher for many years. He learned to speak the Swedish language at an early age and later taught his children a Swedish prayer. Willard enjoyed sports and excelled in basketball and horseshoe. He had a love for horses and mules and spent many hours grooming them. They enjoyed traveling, visiting 48 of the 50 states plus Canada. After retiring from farming, they moved to Kiron after living on the Clauson century farm for forty-three years. Willard passed away November 17, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Home in Manson, Iowa. At the time of his death he had attained the age of 98 years, 1 month, and 26 days. He enjoyed being with his family and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Ernest and Vernal, and three sisters: Mayme Carlson, Florence Johnson, and Laverne Gustafson. Those who remain to cherish his memory include his wife of 55 years, Lila Gustafson of Manson, Iowa; two children: Marc Gustafson of Spencer, Iowa, and Mary Jo Litwiller and husband James and two grandsons: Brandon and Derek Litwiller, all of Laurens, Iowa, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Honorary pallbearers included Dennis and Irma Gustafson, Richard and Bessie Gilmore, Bill and Vannie Webster and Bob and Nancy Brown. Those serving as pallbearers were Gayle Johnson, Norman Gustafson, Alan Gustafson, John Gustafson, Mike Clauson and Dale Swan.

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Where is Willard O. Gustafson's memorial?
Willard O. Gustafson's memorial is located at: Kiron Cemetery, Kiron, Crawford County, USA.
When did Willard O. Gustafson death?
Willard O. Gustafson death on 17 Nov 2010 in Manson, Calhoun County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Willard O. Gustafson's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1817017
Longitude: -95.3133011

Family Members:

Parent

Carl Emil Gustafson

(1874 - 1954)

Amanda Elizabeth Lundberg Gustafson

(1878 - 1950)

Spouse

Lila Clauson Gustafson

(1927 - 2020)

Siblings

Mayme Mathilda Gustafson Carlson

(1901 - 1981)

Ernest Emil Gustafson

(1903 - 1963)

Vernal Sullivan Gustafson

(1907 - 1998)

Luverne Clara Gustafson

(1916 - 1917)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Kiron Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1817017, -95.3133011

2. Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1780000, -95.2650000

3. Bethel Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2192001, -95.3043976

4. Lehfeldt Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458170, -95.3724972

5. Deloit Cemetery
Deloit, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1075325, -95.3136520

6. Otter Creek Cemetery
Otter Creek Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749180, -95.4310208

7. King Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1007996, -95.2319031

8. Morgan Cemetery
Schleswig, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1394005, -95.4403000

9. Grant Township Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2242012, -95.4569016

10. Hayes Township Cemetery
Arthur, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2943993, -95.3427963

11. Hayes Chapel Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2723897, -95.4215386

12. Saint Martins Catholic Cemetery
Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2985573, -95.2481842

13. Odebolt Cemetery
Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2985992, -95.2469025

14. Tom Marks Cemetery
Wall Lake, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2537000, -95.1605000

15. Vail Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0647011, -95.2102966

16. Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0247002, -95.3394012

17. Saint Anns Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0513992, -95.1868973

18. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ricketts, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1215000, -95.5265000

19. South Wall Lake Cemetery
Wall Lake, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2318993, -95.0911026

20. Old Catholic Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0043983, -95.3189011

21. Crawford Heights Memory Gardens
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0008011, -95.3469009

22. Richland Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544006, -95.2238998

23. Bockelmann Family Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0954020, -95.5357330

24. Oakland Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9972000, -95.3478012