Gustav Lee

LEWES - Gustav Lee, went to be with his Lord on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. Proud of his Norwegian heritage, Gus was born in Mandal, Norway on Sept. 28, 1919. He was the middle son of 10 children born to Bertina and Jens Lee. Coming to the United States at the age of 8, Gus was famous for his Norwegian pancakes, and cookies. He never lost his enjoyment for Norwegian songs and was a 50-year member of the Son's of Norway, an organization that helps Norwegian Americans stay connected to their Norwegian roots. During World War II, Gus served in the Army in the South Pacific. He worked for General Foods for 38 years prior to his retirement, moving his family from New Jersey to Dover in 1963. After retiring from General Foods, Gus moved to Lewes, where he enjoyed fishing, playing Bingo, the beach, and his church family at Grace United Methodist Church. Gus is survived by his wife, Elsie; a daughter, Nancy and her husband Irv (Woody) Culver; a son, Steven and his wife Lucie Lee; two beloved granddaughters, Erica Lee and Lauren Culver-Steffus and her husband Gene; and numerous nieces and nephews. Reverend Mike McGee will officiate at a celebration of Gus's life in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, where friends are invited to call one hour prior. Military Honors will follow at 2 p.m. at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro. The family requests no flowers please. A donation to a charity of your choice or a prayer of thanksgiving for Gus's life and salvation would be greatly appreciated.