Merrilou K. Gustat

Merrilou K. Gustat, age 99, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born December 17, 1923 in Lancaster, Ohio to James W. and Gretchen (Rutter) Kunkle. Merrilou worked as a Secretary for the Highlands County School Board, a member of the First United Methodist Church, member of the Women’s Club of Sebring, Martha Circle at FUMC, Sebring Historical Society, and a former member of the Junior Women’s Club. Merrilou is survived by her Sons – Paul J. Gustat, Jr. (Michelle Vanderlip) of Roaming Shores, OH; Stephen J. Gustat of Eufaula, AL; David M. Gustat of Sebring, FL; Daughter – Leslye Gustat (Brooke Karzen) of Toluca Lake, CA; 10 Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and Husband – Paul J. Gustat. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Pinecrest Cemetery in Sebring, with Rev. David Juliano officiating.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the “Prof” and Paul Gustat Music Education Fund at the Champions for Children Foundation, Sebring Florida.

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL 33870
Online condolences may be left at:
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