Preceded in death by parents and siblings.
Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Joan; children, Debbie (Jim) McDonnell, Stephanie (Peter) Wilger, and David (Lisa) Rakes; grandchildren, Mike, Ben, Jordan, and Breanne McDonnell, Andrea and Alyssa Wilger, and Brandon, Kayleigh, Asia, and Seth Rakes; great-grandchildren, Nole, Adrian, and Miles McDonnell, and Charleigh, Ezra, and Mya Rakes; and many nieces and nephews.
Proud veteran of the United States Navy.
A visitation for Gust will be held Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, 5701 Center St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. A funeral service will occur Monday, June 26, 2023 at 10:30 AM, 5701 Center St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, 5701 Center St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106.
Memorials suggested to All Holy Spirit Greek Orthodox Church Capital Campaign.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.westlawnhillcrest.com for the Rakes family.