Gustave Quistberg

Gustave Theodore "Ted" Quistberg, 80, husband for 59 years of Marie Ozirsky Quistberg, passed away Wednesday December 14, 2005 in Avon, CT. Born September 16, 1925 in New Britain, CT., he was the son of Carl Gustave Quistberg and Anna Corbett Quistberg. He raised his children in his hometown before retiring to his summer home at Highland Lake, Winsted, which he and his family enjoyed for 35 years. Ted followed his father Carl into the dairy business starting as a route jumper at Guida Seibert Dairy. Along with Al and Frank Guida, Ted was instrumental in developing the business in its early years. As new branches were acquired, he converted operations and consolidated them into the system and computerized overall dairy operations. Ted retired from Guidas Dairy after 42 years of loyal service as Sales Manager. He also operated his own business: Teds Tax Consulting of Berlin, CT. Ted proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, 120th Infantry Regiment, European Theatre during WW II. He received a Purple Heart after being wounded in Belgium, returning to combat after recovering and was an active Life member of the Old Hickory 20th Infantry Division. A devoted Roman Catholic, Ted was a 3rd degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus #12 in New Britain since 1946. He was also a member of the Winsted Lions Club and was Treasurer of the Highland Lake Homeowners Association. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and boater and a life member of the Farmington Hunt Club, which was instrumental in returning wild turkeys to Connecticut. He also studied classical music, was an avid reader and traveled. With all his interests, nothing was more important to Ted than his family. Five daughters survive him: Evelyn and Douglas Rich of Plainville, Carolyn Quistberg of Naples, Florida, Marilyn and Charles Weeks of Bethel, Rosalyn Quistberg and Paul Artibani of Bristol, and Jacquelyn Quistberg of Burlington; seven grandchildren: Jeffrey and Marsha Rich of Vail, Colorado, C.J. Weeks of Bethel, James and Sheila Artibani of Bristol, and Bryan and Renee Morrisett of Burlington; and a great granddaughter Mya Denise Caban of Bristol. He is also survived by his brothers daughter Corrine Kaseta, her mother Nancy Quistberg, several cousins including Betty Peterson as well as several brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Three sons predeceased him: John, Daniel and Peter Quistberg, grandsons Jason Weeks and James Quistberg, brother Leonard Quistberg and nephew Lawrence Quistberg. Calling hours are Friday 6 to 8 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Funeral services will be held Saturday 10:15 at Carlson Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM at St. Joseph's Church, New Britain. The family wishes to thank the staff at Avon Health Center for their professional and loving care provided to Ted during his illness. Memorial donations may be made to the Connecticut Chapter of the American Parkisons Disease Association, 27 Allendale Drive, North Haven, CT 06473 or to the Veterans Home, West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Please share a memory or note of sympathy with Teds family by clicking on "GUESTBOOK" at the bottom of this page.

Gustave Quistberg

September 16, 1925 - December 14, 2005

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September 16, 1925 - December 14, 2005

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