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LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - JULY 6 - 8, 2011

GARY D. GUSTAFSON

Gary D. Gustafson, 74, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, after a courageous year long struggle with cancer. He was born September 5, 1936 to F. George and Effie (Olsen) Gustafson. Gary was a retired attorney and former director of the Nebraska Power Review Board.

He graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1954 where he met Janice (Rolofson) Gustafson. They were married on December 29, 1957. He received his BA from Nebraska Wesleyan and a J.D. from the University of Nebraska in 1963. He maintaineined a private practice and was legal counsel for the State Department of Public Welfare before assuming his position as Executive Director and General Counsel of the Nebraska Power Review Board, retiring in 1998 after 30 years of service. He was a 50 year member of the Nebraska Bar Association, earning Emeritus status. He was a life-long classic car enthusiast and antique collector. Gary was also a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church.

Gary is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janice; son, Erik, son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Peggy Gustafson; daughter and son-in-law, Kristin (Gustafson) Decker and Samuel Decker; granddaughters, Atley and Gracelyn Gustafson and Annika Larsen, all of Lincoln; one niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by parents; sister, R. Arlene Stump; granddaughter, Heather Gustafson; and nephew, Rick Stump.

Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2011, at Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 "O" Street with Rev. Kara James officiating. There will be a private internment of ashes. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice of Tabitha, Lincoln Municipal Band, or Donor's Choice. No Visitation. Cremation. Arrangements by Roper and Sons Funeral Services. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com.

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