Christopher T. "Chris" Gustafson's Obituary
Decatur-Christopher T. “Chris” Gustafson, 37, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 in his home.
Chris was born October 12, 1975 in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Gary and Kathy (Jacobson) Gustafson. He was employed with the Norfolk & Southern Railroad. He loved his job and the people he worked with. He enjoyed fishing, four wheeling, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, and being outdoors. He married Amber Brownlow November 5, 1994.
He leaves behind his wife Amber, sons Chris and Brendan Gustafson, parents Gary and Kathy Gustafson, grandmother Louise Gustafson, brothers Derrick (Jenny) Gustafson and Shawn (Jennifer) Gustafson, father and mother-in-law Bill and Sue Brownlow, and eight nieces.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
He was a kind and generous man who was loved greatly. We will miss him so very much!
Services to celebrate Chris’ life will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Chris and Brendan’s education in c/o Amber Gustafson.
The family of Christopher T. “Chris” Gustafson is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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