Eldon D Gustafson

Eldon Dwain Gustafson, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, Nebraska. He was born on May 6, 1938 at Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Walter and Violet (Veed) Gustafson.

He grew up at Marquette, Nebraska and attended school there. After high school, he attended Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska for welding. After working at BonnaVilla Homes in maintenance, he would go on and open his own welding shop, “Gus’s Welding”. He was a master at welding and did all types of welding and fabricating for many people. Later he would work as a U.S. Postal Carrier in Marquette, Kearney, Ong, and Phillips.

He married the love of his life Valeria M. Nesiba on April 9, 1961. To this union 3 sons were born; Troy, James and Ross. They especially enjoyed traveling, and loved to spend time with their children, grandchildren and other family members making many cherished memories.

Eldon’s faith in God was unwavering and he loved his Lord immensely. He spent many hours reading his bible and devotionals.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Valeria, son Troy, grandson Jacob, brothers Charles and Royce (Vicki), sister Donna (John) Erlenbusch, brother-in-law Delson Cox, nephew Stacy Kruse, and niece Kristi Lea Kruse.

He is survived by his sons Jim (Connie) Gustafson of Beaver City, Nebraska and Ross (Lori) Gustafson of Tennessee. Daughter-in-law Cindy Gustafson of Georgia. Grandchildren Jessica (Jody) Enfield, Cassie (Cory) Morten, Seth (Jamie) Gustafson, Trenton (Katelyn) Gustafson, Britany (Chevy) Rule, and 13 great-grandchildren. Sisters Connie Gustafson and Karen Cox, and sister-in-law Jan (Don) Kruse, and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.