W. Roy Gustafson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

W. Roy Gustafson November 4, 1929 – November 21, 2019 W. Roy Gustafson was born in Boone, Iowa on November 4, 1929 to Walter and Edna (Nelson) Gustafson. Roy lived most of his life in rural Boone, graduating from Jordan Consolidated School District. While serving in the US Army, Roy married the love of his life, Janet Hoesly, on June 23, 1951 in South Carolina. After completing his service, the couple returned to Boone where Roy began farming and raising his family. Roy had several interests in life but he especially loved farming, traveling with Janet in the motorhome, pinochle, making ice cream, and his family. Together Roy and Janet traveled to every state in the union including Alaska three times. They wintered in Texas for 21 of the 66 years they spent together enjoying the warmth and many friends they made while living there. Roy was a lifelong member of the First Evangelical Free Church in Boone, serving in various roles throughout his years. He also served on various community and business boards in Boone. Roy delighted many friends and family members with his homemade ice cream; there was always some in his freezer just waiting to be shared. Grandpa Roy was especially loved by his many grandchildren and great grand children Roy passed away November 21, 2019 at Israel Hospice House, Ames, Iowa. He was 90 years of age. Preceding him in death were his wife, Janet, his parents, Walter and Edna Gustafson, and his three older sisters, Evelyn Anderson, Gladys Johnson, and Marjorie Smith. Survivors include his sons: Steve (Lisa) Gustafson and Larry (Melody) Gustafson of Boone and his son Dennis (Deborah) Gustafson of Norwalk. Grandchildren: Jeremy (Kelly) Gustafson, Sara (Wes) McDonald, David (Jen) Gustafson, Crystal (Justin) Schiermeister, Denae (Chris) Vetterick, Caitlin (Kyle) Jacobsen, Pierce (Amanda) Gustafson, Benett (Amber) Gustafson, great-grandchildren: Michael, Gracie, Dylan, Sophie, Henderson, Trinity, Emme, Hadley, Tytus, Silas, Halle, Aayla, Cooper, Ethan, Greysen, Kenzie, and one on the way; plus several special nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Evangelical Free Church or Israel Hospice House through the Mary Greeley Medical Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.schroederfuneral.com Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home 515-432-4550

W. Roy Gustafson

November 4, 1929 - November 21, 2019

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