January 23, 2020 – Hartford, WI –Elaine E. Gust (nee Rode), 79, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born on April 8, 1940 in Hartford, WI to Frederick and Esther (nee Marth) Rode.
Elaine is survived by her stepchildren Maynard (Cathy) Gust of Sheboygan, Lorie (Blase) Peksa of Milwaukee, Christy Gust of West Bend and Melissa Foster of Fond du Lac and grandchildren Mykel and Bryan. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Roger and her brother Fred.
A Funeral Service will be at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church, 323 S. 5th Ave. West Bend, WI 53095, with Rev. Clarissa Martinelli presiding. Visitation will be at church from 11 until 11:45 a.m. Burial to follow at Washington County Memorial Park.
A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Froedtert for the exceptional medical care needed to her and her family. Another special thank you to Rev. Clarissa Martinelli for her loving support.
