David "Gus" Bruce Gostele (1949-2019)
GOSTELE, HHALVORSEN, NINOW, BROICH, FIELDS, OLBERDING
Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 5/17/2021 at 16:53:12
Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.
David "Gus" Bruce Gostele
August 11, 1949 - October 18, 2019“The Journey is the Destination”
My journey started on August 11, 1949 when I was born to my parents, Frank Carol and Eileen Lucille (Halvorsen) Gostele in Elgin, Illinois. I was the second son of four boys. Being number two, I tried harder, just like Avis.
I had a loving, stable, and enjoyable childhood. My parents were always supportive and kept me actively involved (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Little League, school sports, and just doing things with friends). Also, I learned how to work starting with my first job at Krogers Grocery as well as two newspaper routes, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, and various odd jobs. I attended the U-46 schools in Elgin, and in 1967, I graduated from Elgin High School.
After high school, my next stop was Des Moines, Iowa, to attend Drake University. Being influenced by many wonderful teachers, I followed a teacher preparation course of study. In 1971, I graduated with a B.S. in Secondary Education. From there, I entered a program called Teacher Corps. It provided me with an opportunity to get my Master’s degree and to spend a year intern teaching in Ames, Iowa. In 1972, I graduated from Drake with a M.S. degree in elementary education.
The next part of my travels was my marriage to Carol Ninow, who I met at Drake, and a teaching position I the Roland-Story Community Schools. This took me to Story City, Iowa. My teaching career lasted for 39 years. During that time, I was blessed with two children, Jefferson (1979) and Kallie (1982). So for many years my journey was consumed by the raising of my children, my teaching and friends.
After twenty-eight years, my marriage ended, the children had grown, and my journey took another turn. I was single, and I moved back to Ames. After six years, I met and fell for Debra Broich who said “Yes” to marriage in 2006. Little did she know what she was getting into. As an adult (although some may debate whether I ever grew up), I tried to give back to the community. I was a member of the Bertha Bartlett Library Board, a committee member of the Story City United Fund, a videographer for the Gilbert soccer team, and an active volunteer for the Cub Scouts and Scandinavian Days. In the time between children, teaching and community involvement, I enjoyed reading (Stephen King), movies, theater, coin collecting, watching and attending sporting events (Cubs, Bears, Iowa State, and of course Drake) and visiting historical places (always a road trip by car….”you have got to know the territory”).
Unfortunately, I was preceded in death by my parents; two brothers: Jim, 68 of Denver, Colorado, and Steven, 63 of Canton, Illinois. On the upside, I am survived by my wife, Debra of Ames; son Jefferson (Meghan); daughter, Kallie (Adam) Fields of Des Moines; grandchildren: Isla Gostele, Abby, Erin and Ethan Olberding; a brother, William (Ginny) of Coal Valley, Illinois; step-children: Allison Olberding, Matthew Olberding, Dave (Suzi) Olberding, and Alex Olberding; and nieces and nephews. Their journeys continue.
A special good-bye to all my friends (high school, college those in the communities and the occupations I had). You, my friends made my journey a fun, exciting and special one. Enjoy and safe traveling on your journeys as they are still continuing.
So, if you are reading this, then I have reached my destination on October 18, 2019, and the journey is over. Thank you for being part of it. I am ready to start my next journey. I wonder where it will lead me. Sure hope they have the Cubs game there.
So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Good-Bye, Dave Gostele aka, Gus
Friends may call from 4-6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Adams Funeral Home, 502 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa, where there will be a time to share memories at 6:30 P.M.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for the family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Ames Public Library, Drake University, Bliss Cancer Center or Israel Family Hospice House.
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