Gerald A. Gustafson

Gerald A. "Jerry" Gustafson of Aberdeen, MD, loving husband, father and grandfather, died on March 22. 2007 at Harford Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was 92. Born in Round Rock" Texas, he was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Gustaf Edvar Gustafson, and the husband of the late Marien “Pat” Gustafson. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in mechanical engineering. Mr. Gustafson retired after more than 30 years of Federal service from the U.S. Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground and was considered by many as an expert on U.S. military small arms. In addition to his love of competitive shooting. Mr. Gustafson was an avid golfer, fisherman, hunter and bowman. He was a longtime member and faithful usher of Grace Unied Methodist Church in Aberdeen, MD, and really enjoyed his regular "coffee and cookies- get-togelhers wiIh dose friends '"'Whitey" Tout and Victor Campbell Mr. Gustafson is survived by his four sons, Eric S. Gustafson, of Tucson, AZ, Edward Paul Gustafson of Las Vegas. NV; Joel D. Gustafson of Aberdeen, MD; and Troy J. Gustafson of Fawn Grove and his grandson, Jerry D. Gustafson of Aberdeen. MD. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Gustafson was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Grace United Methodist Church in Aberdeen. MD, with the Rev. Bob Clipp officiating. Interment followed in Baker Cemetery in Aberdeen. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001