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Melvin Gust, age 67, of Winneconne, died Thursday, November 24, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born October 24, 1949, in Milwaukee to the late Robert and Marie (Daun) Gust. On June 24, 1983, Melvin married Joyce (Stoelzel) Fitzner. With his best friend of 60 years and business partner Pat Crawley, Melvin owned ASA Freight Systems Inc., where he served as the vice-president for many years. He was a loyal Green Bay Packer fan.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Joyce Gust; step-son, Mark W. Fitzner; one brother, one sister and their families, Ronald Gust and his son Gregory; Mary (Jim) Smith, and their daughters, Lisa and Jackie; close friends, Pat Crawley, Tommy Bell, Michael Wantuch, Mike Body, Alan Knuth, Ken Bressers, Jim Hardwick, Tim Roberts; and his little girl dog, Tilly.
Along with his parents, Melvin was also preceded in death by his twin sister, Marlene Gust.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, from Noon to 2:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Sr. Pam Biehl officiating. Burial will follow in the Winneconne Cemetery.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Joe&Janell Manson wrote on November 29, 2016
Were so sorry to hear about Melvin Our memories from growing up in West Milw through high school only contain what a great person Mel was & is to us. condolences to the family.
Christine Klemmer wrote on November 29, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss, Joyce. Prayers for you and your family.
Laurie and Jim Hansen wrote on November 27, 2016
Mel was a wonderful person. With a ready smile and genuine goodwill for all, surely he never met a stranger that didn't soon become a friend. We will miss him.