Donald E. Gust

          Donald E. “Trump” Gust, 79, formerly of Monongahela laid down his working tools on September 11, 2023. Born February 11, 1944, Don was the son of the late Donald and Elizabeth Burnworth Gust.

Don was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He was a Grand Mason and retired truck driver, AKA “Turtle” on the CB Trucker’s Handle and a business owner of Gust Water Delivery. He was a proud and active Legionnaire holding various positions. Also, a member of the Grand Masons, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Allenport Rod and Gun Club, Slovak Club, Loyal Order of Moose, Elks & others throughout the Mon Valley.

                Don was a lover of life, people, his country, and being of service to others. He was a happy, loving, kind soul that was infectious to those around him. Don loved to socialize at the clubs, driving, the Pittsburgh Steelers, fishing, football trips, golfing, wine making, contests, trucking, classic cars, playing the guitar, and his beloved Rosie.

                The ladies always remember his signature greeting, “Has anyone told you you’re beautiful today?” as he smiled brightly at you.

                Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Lisa, Shelly, & Margaret; sons, John & Stanley; grand daughters, Chanda (Korey) & Kara (Dan); great-grandson, Roman; and other numerous grand children. In addition to his parents and fiance Roseann, he was preceded in death by a son Charles Olkonen Jr and his daughter Lisa.

                Visitation will be held Friday September 15, from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-9:00pm at Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. 1008 Furlong Ave. Roscoe, a funeral service will be held Saturday September 16, at 11:00am in the funeral home with interment to follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park with military honors. A luncheon will be held afterwards at the Roscoe Legion.