George Arthur Gustavson Obituary

ST. SIMONS ISLAND/ATLANTA/MADISON – George Arthur Gustavson, age 73, passed away on December 12, 2020 at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center, in Brunswick, GA. He was born in Jamestown, NY on September 5, 1947 to Roy and Delores Gustavson, who are both deceased. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and served two years in the Army Reserves.

George is survived by his wife Elizabeth, children Andrew and Caroline, and two brothers Roy and Mark. Until retiring in St. Simons, George lived most of his life in the metro-Atlanta area.

George was an avid athlete, completing multiple marathons (NY, Boston, Atlanta, Washington, DC), loved tennis, racket ball, baseball, and maintained a single digit handicap in golf for most of his life. He loved football, especially the Green Bay Packers, and held the Monona Grove High School single season touchdown record for over 50 years.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home and Golden Isles Cremation Center

Created by : Mark Gustavson

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February 1, 2021

Anthony Westmoreland wrote a sympathy message

“Drew, My wife, Nancy & I became friends with George several years ago after getting to know him during an extended stay on St. Simons Island. We loved to talk Braves baseball, Wisconsin football or even politics. He was very proud of you & your sister, Caroline. He spoke often of the years spent in Dunwoody and his love for both of you. Nancy & I are both saddened by the news of his passing. Our deepest sympathy to you & your family, Anthony & Nancy Westmoreland”

January 3, 2021

Gail Gustavson wrote a sympathy message

“George is my uncle. I have never met anyone so proud of each of his children as he was of Drew and Caroline. He always filled every room he entered and had the most contagious laugh and smile. He was never afraid to take on challenges and always put 100% in everything he did no matter how big or small (such as sports, community activities, neighborhood Christmas luminaries, and even his weekend breakfasts for his family).”

December 20, 2020

Mark Gustavson wrote a sympathy message

“George is my older brother. He played an important role throughout my life. For much of his he was my mentor in golf, competitor in tennis, racket ball, pinball, and companion in watching sports. I will never be able to watch the Packers, college football, or the Masters without thinking of him. Mark”