Frank Gustafson
July 18, 2012
Frank Gustafson, 61, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born July 29, 1950, in San Francisco, California, to Robert and Anita (Fischer) Gustafson.
Frank grew up in Des Moines and graduated from Des Moines Tech High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, earning a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and a Battlefield promotion. Following his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, Frank attended Drake University.
Frank was united in marriage to Sheri Peek on June 15, 2002. He found joy in gardening and took great pride in his yard. Frank enjoyed movies, music and cars, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Frank is survived by his wife of 10 years, Sheri Gustafson; daughter, Linda (Antoine) Parker; son, Andy Peek; grandchildren, Dallas Moorhead, Rayahna Moorhead, Jasmine Parker and Alyssa Parker; his siblings, Anita Weston, Karl Gustafson and Mike Gustafson; mother-in-law, Evelyn Callen; brother-in-law, Bruce (Sandy) Callen; along with a niece, nephew, and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anita Sheley; step-father, James Sheley; father-in-law, Dale Callen and a brother-in-law, Craig Callen.
Frank gave the gift of life by being an organ and tissue donor. He will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2012, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 914 NW Ash Drive in Ankeny, with burial following at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to Resurrection Lutheran Church or the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Frank.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Gene Mendicki
08/02/2012
Sheri, I just heard of Frank's passing today and I'm so sorry I was not at his service. I worked with him at Arrow Stage Lines, and we did several trips together and had many laughs. He was a great guy and my friend. I know he'll be missed.
You and the family take good care and please let me know if there's anything you need. You'll find my number in Frank's phone.
Donna Mealey
07/26/2012
Sheri and Family, I am so sorry for your loss.I knew Frank when he took care of the vending machines in the Ruan2 building. I work for Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Frank was a genuine nice person. We always had a good laugh and he had a smile on his face every time I saw him.Reading his accomplishments was so amazing.You would never know he had achieved these awards in life.He was a down to earth nice guy. He will be missed.
Rhonda Rose
07/23/2012
Sheri,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts are with you now. And please know that many, many other people are thinking of you and your family.
Rhonda Rose
Don & Pat Gordon
07/23/2012
Sheri & Family,
We are sorry for your loss. We were old, old friends of Frank's and shared many a canasta game and
many conversations over a cup of coffee at Keota's. May God give you
strength and comfort at this time.
Pat & Don Gordon
Rhonda Bricker Moses Gammell
07/19/2012
Dear Sheri and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Frank seemed such a wonderful man and loving husband, father and grandfather. Although it is a shame to lose a good man after only ten years together, I am thankful that you found him, and married him later in life. With love from your Forever Friend. Rhonda