Franklin J. Gustine II

Franklin J. Gustine II, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois died Friday November 11, 2016 at 6:24 p.m. at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

Frank was born April 17, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Frank H. Gustine and Lois Opal Johns Gustine. He married Marjorie Pulliam. Frank later married Nancy Ann Carlson Jordan on August 8, 1979 at Glacier National Park on top of Lincoln Peak. Nancy preceded him in death on February 13, 2010.

Frank is survived by a son, Gerald (and Lorinda) Gustine of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a stepson John (and Linda) Jordan of The Woodlands, Texas; a brother James Gustine of Vero Beach, Florida; five grandchildren and two great grand grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and a son, Franklin “Reddy” Gustine

He attended Wataga High School, graduating in 1939. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Knox College in 1960. Frank worked in the insurance business for most of his career including owning and operating Gustine Insurance. He retired in 1996.

Frank enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950. He flew 26 B29 combat missions during the Korean War before ending his enlistment in 1953.

Frank was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Galesburg. He held a number of positions in the church including Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Worship Committee and Chairman of the Finance Committee. He was a member of the 50-Year Club of Knox College, President of the Knox Alumni Association for 3 years, Chairman of the Knox County Republican Central Committee for 11 years, Vice-President of the Illinois County Chairman Association for 4 years, District Governor for the Galesburg Exchange Club, President of the Galesburg Independent Insurance Agents Association, President of the Knox-Galesburg Symphony, Chairman of the Finance Committee for the construction of the Knox County Nursing Home, Chairman of the Finance Committee for the K-88 development of middle schools in Galesburg School District #205, President of the Richard Asbury Chapter of the Air Force Association, Chartered the Heart of Illinois Air Force Chapter in Galesburg and served as President, State President of the Air Force Association for the State of Illinois and Regional President of the Midwest Region of the Air Force Association.

Memorial services will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 am at the church. Rev. Vince Rohn will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Rites by the United States Air Force. Cremation will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, the Defenders of Freedom Veterans Home, Knox College or charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com