Gustav William "Bill" Kullberg, 79

LEWES - Gustav William "Bill" Kullberg died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Harbor Health Nursing Home, Lewes. He was 79.

He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy and also with the Virginia National Guard.

Bill was a 55-year member of the American Legion Post 321 in Union Beach, N.J.

He married Phyllis Jeannette Gordon on May 13, 1950.

Bill and Phyllis moved to Clayton to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren in 1997.

He retired from Revlon Cosmetics in Edison, N.J., after 31 years.

He loved going fishing and bowling.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave and Jennie (Miller) Kullberg; his son, Robert James Kullberg; and his brother, Harry Emil Kullberg.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Phyllis Jeannette (Gordon) Kullberg, who is a resident of Harbor Healthcare Nursing Home, Lewes; his son, William Gordon Kullberg of Union Beach, N.J.; his daughter and son-in-law, Valerie Jean and Timothy Milligan of Clayton; five grandchildren, William R. Kullberg, Matthew R. Kullberg, Seth M. Milligan, Ashlyn J. Milligan and Jared J. Milligan; two great-grandchildren, Gage Soffee Kullberg and Maddison Jade Milligan; his sister, Jean K. Mitchell; a sister-in-law, Ruby R. Matthews, both of Emporia, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

After his cremation at Parsell Funeral Home in Lewes, he will be laid to rest on Saturday at Green Grove Cemetery, Keyport, N.J., during a private family ceremony.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Althzheimer"s Association of Delaware.

Letters of condolence can be sent to 1993 Chance Road, Clayton, DE 19938.