John Gustafson

February 5, 1959 - February 5, 2012

John A. Gustafson, 53, of Crystal Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 5, 2012. John was born August 15, 1958 in Marquette, MI, the son of Burton and Alice (Lundin) Gustafson. He attended Southwest High School in Green Bay prior to moving to Denver, CO and graduating from Arvada High School. John went on to attend the University of New Mexico under a football scholarship. He then played football at Northern Michigan University in Marquette and graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting. Following graduation, John obtained his certification as a CPA and worked for several different accounting firms around the country. For the past few years, John has owned and operated a commodities brokerage business. He recently moved back to the Upper Penninsula with plans to continue his work and eventually retire in the area. John was an avid fisherman and enjoyed golfing, water skiing and downhill skiing. He is survived by his parents, Burton and Alice Gustafson of Crystal Falls; a brother, William (Cindy) Gustafson of Superior, WI; three sisters, Alice (Tom) Wilhelm of Laramie, WY, Mary (Joe) Serema of Green Bay and Kathie (Jim) Wittig of Elk River, MN; and four nieces, Kali Collins, Kathi Wilhelm, Abby McNamara, Amanda Wittig. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:00 until 11:00am in the parish hall at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Caspian. A memorial mass will follow at 11:00am at the church. Fr. Gregory Veneklase will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a football scholarship at Northern Michigan University will be established in John's memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of John A. Gustafson online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the funeral arrangements.