Harry Gustafson

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Gustafson, Harry Age 100 of Eden Prairie passed away peacefully at home January 23rd surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar & Hilda Gustafson, beloved wife of 55 years Doris, son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Ethel Gustafson. He loved his family and is survived by children Greg (Jeanne) Gustafson, Heidi (Brian) Wiessner, Kevin (Mary) Gustafson, and Dori (Jim) Herman; grandchildren David (Jackie), Erik (Robin), Andy (Elizabeth), Sven (Anna), Peder (Sage), Hans (Audrey), Mara (Rob), Kari, Brent (Lauren), Blake (Lindsay), Paul (Megan), Scott (Rachel), Anne (Joe), Robbie (Hailey), Lauren (Kyle) and Maddie; 25 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and special friend Marian Flakne. Harry's amazing memory remained sharp until the end, providing first-hand details about Edina where he lived most of his employed and child-rearing life, serving for years on the Edina Planning Commission and seemingly always "in the room where it happened" for many decades. He attended law school in Mpls at age 18 and, as was only done in those days, followed his law degree by attending the U of MN as an undergrad. After serving in W W II he married and began a full and long life as an attorney with a passion for taking part in developing real estate: homes, bowling alleys, hotels, office buildings, restaurants and Sanibel Seaview on Sanibel Island where he and his wife lived for more than 20 years. He loved family, work, bridge, golf and books and managed to live independently and unassisted in his apartment until his last few months when he lived with his children. "Grandpa Harry" will be greatly missed. Memorial service at 3 pm February 8th at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 13600 Technology Drive in Eden Prairie. Visitation at church one hour prior to service. Memorials preferred to medical foundations that support research for treatment of Pancreatic Cancer, ALS, Familial Amyloidosis, or a charity of your choice.

Published on February 4, 2018