Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Ordell “Gus” Gustafson, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his wife & girls. He was a loving husband, father, and papa. Gus was born on December 19, 1945, to Raymond & Helen Gustafson in Hudson, South Dakota.
He joined the Navy in 1962, which took him to Costa Mesa, California, where he met the love of his life, Norma-Ann “Sue” Murch. Gus & Sue were married on June 22nd, 1968, and later relocated to the beautiful Wenatchee Valley, where they made this home and began their family. Gus worked for Tree Top for most of his career and retired in the fall of 2005. Gus & Sue began their retirement by traveling south to play ball and enjoy the sunshine in sunny California. They made this their “home away from home”.
Gus is survived by his wife of 56 years, Norma-Ann “Sue”, daughters Andrea Roberts (Jon), Alicia Smith (Troy), grandchildren Alexis (Grant), Zach, Elsie, Cloe, Ava, and Keaton, and great-grandchildren Rhett & Rhory.
He is also survived by his sister, Ruby Sorensen of Sioux Falls, SD, and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Helen, brother Charles, sisters-in-law Sandy & Karen, and brothers-in-law Tom & Lloyd.
Gus’s Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Eastmont Baptist Church in East Wenatchee.
Arrangements are being made by Chapel of the Valley.
The family of Gus would like to request in lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Cancer Society for MDS in Gus’ honor or donate blood at your local Red Cross. Thank you!
