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RONALD REUBEN GUSTAFSON
Born: Oct 08, 1952
Date of Passing: Jan 17, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRONALD REUBEN GUSTAFSON
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ronald Gustafson announces his passing at the age of 72.
Ron was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Reuben and Mildred Gustafson.
Ron had an extensive athletic career, from the University of North Dakota (UND) to the NFL to Team Canada Fast-pitch. While at UND, Ron met his wife Monica (Davidson) and they married in 1977. After settling in Winnipeg, Ron began his High School teaching and coaching career at Churchill in 1978. He moved to Grant Park in 1982 where he remained until his retirement in 2009.
Together they raised two children - Kara and Erik. In 2016, Ron and Monica relocated to Arizona. Most recently they returned to Canada and made their home in Kingsville, ON.
Ron will be remembered by many athletic organizations, having been inducted into nine Athletic Halls of Fame as a player, builder, and team member.
Ron is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Monica; daughter Kara (Stephen); son Erik (Sara); his siblings, many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Ron's Life will be held June 14 at 1:00 p.m., Paul Albrechtsen MultiPlex, St Paul's High School.
Tribute Link: www.tinyurl.com/MagicGus
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 08, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Our family offer our deepest sympathy to you Monica, Kara and Eric. I think of Ron and remember his smile, the sparkle in his eyes and his genuine hospitality. Our daughters both remember Ron from days when they babysat at your home some 40 years ago, both stating," he was such a nice man". Strength to you all. - Posted by: Georgette Martin -Couture (Charleswood friend and co-worker) on: Mar 15, 2025
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Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the Gustafson's Families. - Posted by: Ray and Maureen McCaughan (Friends of the Family) on: Feb 12, 2025
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One of the best guys I've had the pleasure to call a friend. Amazing coach and I had the pleasure to coach his son Eric in lacrosse and he was so much like his dad in his dedication and determination. I will miss him greatly!! - Posted by: Rick Varnes (Friend) on: Feb 08, 2025
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My Condolences to Coach Gustafson's loved ones and friends on his passing. Ron was my Football coach for several years in the 80s.He taught us to play hard every play, practice hard and play for the guy next to you. He made football one the joys of my time at Grant Park. He was a fun coach and one you could see had incredible athletic talent even after his playing days were over. Several times seen him stand in a Running back to teach us something. I would watch in awe how he would weave his way thru the team once even getting a straight arm from him when I tried to grasp him. Best way I could sum him up is he was just a really good man. The football world lost a great one. Rest in peace Coach. - Posted by: Craig Cottrell (My Coach) on: Feb 08, 2025