It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gustav Wilfred Stephan at the age of 82 years. Gustav was born on the farm in Usona District, on July 29, 1938 and passed away in Red Deer on September 4, 2020.
He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife and best friend, Elsie, of 54 years; his four children, Shane (Martha), Elana (Greg), Shauna (Trent), Shannon (Kandyce); eight cherished grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law.
Gus was predeceased by his parents, Adolf and Ada; infant daughter, Leanne; sister, Doris; and nephews, Lonnie and Dwayne; five brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; mother-in-law; and an infant brother.
A graveside service will be held in Gustav's honour on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 11:00 am, at the Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery.
Donations are gratefully accepted to the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre, Palliative Care unit (6910 47 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3N3, or Good Shepherd Lutheran Home (4702 Northmount Dr, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3T3
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