Robert "Bob" Gustafson

Robert Gustafson‬

March 19, 1935 - June 29, 2024‬

‭ Robert Vance Gustafson, 89, of Chisago City, MN, passed away suddenly on June 29, 2024,‬ after a heart attack. He had been recovering from a stroke.‬

‭ Robert, known to friends and family as Bob or Gus, was born on March 19, 1935, in Bemidji,‬ MN, to Adolph and Violet Gustafson. Bob worked predominantly in medical sales which involved‬ a lot of travel as well as being involved in his community. Bob loved coaching basketball and‬ baseball and being involved in the Lakes Area Recreation Association (L.A.R.A.). Bob was very‬ involved with Chisago Lakes Baptist Church and his faith was a very important part of his life.‬

‭ He was also involved with Gideons International and the Chisago Lakes Lions Club. Bob took a‬ great interest in politics and served as a Chisago County Commissioner for 18 years; he was‬ also elected multiple times as Mayor of Chisago City and he served over 7 years of his last‭ term.‬

‭ In his leisure time, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf, hunting, and fishing.‬

‭ Bob loved his family and was very proud of them. He was married to his wife, Melva, for almost‬ 52 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, 6 of his 9 siblings, and his grandson, Nick. He‬ is survived by his wife, Melva, children Kelly (Mo), Jon (Tina), Scott, Bobby, Deb (John), Dina,‬ Greg, and Erin. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.‬

‭ Bob will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community, but we are at peace knowing‬ he is in the arms of his Savior.‬

‭ Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life at Chisago Lakes Baptist Church on July‬ 26, 2024. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. with the funeral starting at 11.‬

‭ In lieu of flowers, the family is asking either for donations toward medical and funeral expenses‬ or to Gideons International.The family wants to thank everyone for their love and support during‬ this difficult time.‬

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