Harold Edward “Gus” Gustafson passed away on December 31, 2019 at home in Butte, Montana.
Harold was born on January 8, 1932 in Green Valley Township, Becker County Minnesota.
Harold married his companion of 64 years Luella Maaninga in 1952. The couple settled in Butte, Montana where they raised their three children Barbara, Jeffrey, and Gary.
Always a hard worker, Harold worked at a variety of jobs in Minnesota and in Butte as a heavy equipment operator, including the Anaconda Company, Atlantic Richfield, and for the Washington Company.
Harold was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey and his loving wife Luella.
He is survived by his daughter Barb Harry (Jack) and son Gary Gustafson, two grandchildren Susan Giovanini (David Haskett) and Jason Gustafson (Andrea), great-grandchildren A.J. Acuna (Grace Petersen), Braach Gustafson and Bryant Morris, and great-great grandchild, Carsyn Gustafson.
Harold’s life will be celebrated at a later date in Menahga, Minnesota.
Please see below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Harold. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Harold and his family.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Becki Condon says
Harold you were loved by so many people and will be missed greatly. My prayers go out to the family and ask God to comfort you during this time of loss.
We love you
Rick and Becki Condon
Lori Rankin says
Our thoughts and prayers to Barb and all the family. He and luella were loved very much.
Love
Lori (condon) Rankin, Thomas and Taylor Condon
Sandy Kussatz and family says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Uncle Harold was a great guy and will be sadly missed. I am happy that he is reunited with Lulu again. My thoughts are with you.
Heather (Kako) Marjamaa & Family says
Great Uncle Harold will be dearly missed. Jeff and I always enjoyed our visits with Great Uncle Harold and Great Auntie Lulu and were always very excited when we were able to visit them out in Montana. Glad he is reunited with his sweet Lulu once again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lots of love from Minnesota.
ann marie schultz says
Uncle Harold will be greatly missed. It was the highlight of summer when he and aunt LuLu would come visit for a couple of weeks.In the summer of 1978, my then husband and I had to hitch a ride back from Montana with them as our car broke down out there. I have never forgotten that. Prayers for peace to Barb and Gary and their families. Love always, Anne.
Gail Stein says
Rest in peace, Uncle Harold. I hope you’re dancing with Lulu! Blessings Barb and Gary.
Gene Gustafson says
Harold will be missed by many, but now is back in the arms of Lulu and blessed to be there. Prayers and well wished to Barbara and Gary. Rest in peace now Uncle Harold.
mike dotson says
Barb and Gary , we are so sorry about your fahter. God now holds him in the palm of his hand. And he is free of pain and with your Mother. May you have peace in your hearts. And know we are here if you should need us. God Bless , love Mike and Connie Dotson