Ronald "Gus" Sundquist's Obituary
Reed City - Ronald G. "Gus" Sundquist, 81, of Barton Township, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at his residence.
He was born May 1, 1938, in Big Rapids, the son of Irving and Pauline (Seaman) Sundquist, and lived in the area most of his life. As a young man, Gus served with the U.S. Navy for four years.
He worked as a bricklayer, and was a jack-of-all-trades. Gus made friends wherever he went, and enjoyed living life to the fullest. He was also a member of Big Rapids American Legion Post #98.
Gus is survived by his son Ronald (Gail) Sundquist of Reed City, daughter Rhonda Sundquist of Florida, daughter Tiffany Lenau of Petoskey, and son Shane Yarrington of Big Rapids; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother Ellis Sundquist; sister Linda Byrnes; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law Joe and Pat Sundquist, and his nephew Patrick Sundquist.
A Celebration of Gus' Life will be on Saturday, May 25, 2019, from 2-4 p.m., at the Big Rapids AmVets Post # 1941. Military honors will be under the auspices of the American Legion Post #98 Honor Guard.
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