Oscar William Gustafson

Oscar William Gustafson “Bill” passed quietly in the early morning of December 5th. Bill was born to Oscar and Ardis Gustafson on April 16, 1944. Bill was the youngest of five children he had two brothers, Edwin and Stephen, and sisters Alice Anne and Marie. Bill was a lifelong resident of The Dalles. Bill attended St. Mary’s and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1962. Upon graduating he started work at Keith O’Brian department store. He later began his career as a stockbroker and then moved to Wamic to manage the family farm where he and his wife Kathy lived for the first few years of their marriage. Later they moved to town where Bill started his career at UPS where he retired in 2006. 

Bill was passionate about spending time with his family. He enjoyed hunting, always looked forward to his Monday night dinners with long-time friends, and enjoyed many hours of fun at the Kortge cabin. The highlight of his year was spending winters in Hawaii with his wife Kathy.

Bill is survived by his wife Kathy of 52 years, Daughter Laura Carrell(Jeff), Son Josh Gustafson(Brandi) and daughter Emily Callahan(Andy), and three granddaughters Madelia and Kathryn Bradford and Rebecca Gustafson. 

Celebration of life will be held December 16th, at 11:30 am at the Hiway House.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care off arrangements.