Robert Lovett Gustin

Anderson - Robert Lovett Gustin, 89, passed away on February 8, 2011 at St. John's Health System. He was born December 2, 1921 in Henry County, Indiana and lived nearly all his life in Madison County, graduating from Markleville High School. He began his career working at an automobile dealership in Middletown, worked at Allison Transmission in Indianapolis and retired from Delco Remy-Anderson UAW Local 662 as a toolmaker. He farmed for a period of time and operated a lawn equipment business for many years. Robert and Ruth were actively involved with the local schools while rearing their five children. They served on various committees at Fall Creek School and Markleville High School. They were avid fans of their children's and grandchildren's participation in sports and other extra-curricular events. He was also dedicated to IU basketball, Indy Colts, NASCAR and the Indy 500. He remained committed to his local community by serving on the Adams Township Advisory Board for many years and was instrumental in planning the fire station for Adams Township. He is survived by his sons, Robert L Sandra Gustin, John William "Bill" Gustin, and James E. Linda Gustin; daughters, Pamela Dale Gehrke and Linda Gustin; grandchildren, Naidne Aaron Gustin-Bilinski, Molly, Joe, Anne, Jay and Kris Ashley Gustin, Kelley Andy Dillon, Brad Jamie Oster and Ryan Oster; great grandchildren, Layne Gustin, Braden & Brinley Gustin, Madisen O'Dell, Braylee Dillon, and Austin Robert and Abigail Mae Oster and sister, Mary Max Markle. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Mae Bryant Gustin; parents, May Lovett and Earl Gustin; daughter-in-law, Deeann Kinsey Gustin and niece, Debra Markle Griffith. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 PM on Monday, February 14, 2011 at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory; 200 W. 53rd Street; Anderson. Services will be Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 2:30 PM, at the funeral home, with his nephew, Rev. David Markle officiating. Entombment will be in East Maplewood Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Women's Alternative or Make a Wish Foundation. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

Robert Lovett Gustin

December 2, 1921 - February 8, 2011