Neil E. Gaustad

HOFF FUNERAL HOMES - HOUSTON CHAPEL 507-896-3127 HOUSTON, MINN. - Neil E. Gaustad, 85, of Houston died on Saturday, February 14, 2009, at the Caledonia Care and Rehab Center in Caledonia, Minn. Neil was born on January 24, 1924, in Yucatan Township, Minn. to P. Oliver and Clara (Ness) Gaustad. He was raised in Yucatan where he attended country school. He worked on his parent's farm for a few years. On November 7, 1946, Neil was united in marriage with Ruth Nelson in Houston, Minn. After their marriage, Neil worked Ruth's parent's farm for several years. Neil drove school bus, worked for Thern Company in Winona, and for Caledonia Haulers. He loved to tinker with his tractors, vehicles, and with making keys and locksmith work. Above all else Neil loved his family. He was a great role model to his granddaughters who loved him so much. Neil is survived by his wife Ruth; one daughter: Barbara Burroughs of Houston; three: granddaughters: Kari Deters, Amber Eide, and Brooke Benson; four great-granddaughters: Emma Chealsy, Hilary, and Rachel; two sisters: Irene Tweito of Waukon, Iowa, and Olive Ann (Jim) Cauthens of San Diego, Cal.; four sisters-in-law: Mildred Gaustad of Houston, Eileen Krage of Houston, Edith Nelson of Winona, Minn., and Beulah Gaustad of Massachusetts; and by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Sidney, Cyrus, and Clifton; and one sisters, Alida Laschenski. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston with the Rev. Louise Stromberg officiating. Burial will be in the Stone Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Hoff Funeral Homes - Houston Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Please leave a memory of Neil, sign his online guestbook, and view his tribute video when it is available online at www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/54137