Gust P. Papalios

Gust P. Papalios, age 88 of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully Friday, October 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 13, 1932 in Warren, Ohio, the son of the late Pete and Anna Papalios.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by brother Louis Papalios; his loving and beautiful wife, Mary Papalios; and son, Stephan Papalios.

Gust is survived by his children, Peter (Jennelle) Papalios, Maria (James Bridges) Kielbaso, Christina (Christopher) Boyer, Theodore (Misti) Papalios, Roger Kielbaso (son-in-law); grandchildren, Jessica (Eric) Hatfield, Alex (Jackie) Papalios, Austin, Ethan, and Elijah Papalios, Jacob, Daniel and Matthew Kielbaso, Justin (Autumn) Boyer, Nick Boyer, Katherine (Matt) Goley, Samantha Boyer, Tori (Alex) Hall, Melayna and Tamryn Papalios, Zachary, Adam and Emma Papalios; great grandchildren, Haydin, Hudson, Layla, Lucas, Scarlet, Grace, Ava, Lola, Stephan and Kieran; as well as numerous other relatives and many friends.

Gust graduated from Kent State University with a BS in Business Administration and went on to serve his country as a Captain in the United States Air Force. Upon his departure from the Air Force, he then worked as a civilian at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and retired as a GM-15 in 1987. His retirement did not last long as he went directly to work as a defense contractor with Battelle. He officially retired from all business in the mid 90's so that he could spend more quality time with his wife Mary, the love of his life. He was an avid fan of both, The Ohio State University Buckeyes and his beloved Cleveland Browns. Gust was very involved in the local community having coached youth football and baseball. He was a driving force in getting the Pee Wee football field at Community Park built and started the 7th grade Bantam Football program in Huber Heights. Gust was deeply involved in making Huber Heights a city and he was the first recipient of the Citizens Award in the City of Huber Heights. He was also one of the founders and charter members of the Huber Heights Athletic Foundation. Gust's biggest love of all was his HUGE family and he always cherished every moment with them.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Newcomer North Chapel (4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45424). Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 11:00 am, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Dayton National Cemetery with military honors, where he will be laid to rest with his wife. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of Dayton in Gust's memory.

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