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Gregory Douglas Gusse, age 65, of Palmer, Alaska died Jan. 5, 2017 at his home, after a five year journey with cancer.
Born April 7, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of Donald William Gusse and Mona Angela (Mastropaolo) Gusse, both deceased. Greg was very involved with music and the arts in the Palmer community over the past 10 years.
More information about his life can be found on his facebook page: Gregory Gusse.
He is survived by his loving wife Julie Hopkins; his children Walker Gusse and wife Loki Tobin of Anchorage, Alaska and Travis Gusse and wife Jennifer Gusse of Owego, New York and their children Travis Jr and Katlyn. Also, by Jamie (Julie’s son) and Carol Hushower and their children Tobin and Jesse. And by five siblings, Donald Gusse, Carl Gusse, Walter Gusse, Barbara (Gusse) Johnson, Susan (Gusse) Poulsen; and many other loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A celebration of life is planned for Friday Jan. 13, 2017 at Vagabond Blues in Palmer 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to: Mat Su Home Health & Hospice, 950 E. Bogard Rd, Ste 132, Wasilla Alaska 99654.