Marion "Boots" Kustes
April 2, 1927 - September 25, 2020
Marion "Boots" Kustes Born in Louisville in 1927, Marion passed away peacefully on September 25th at the proud age of 93. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years , Anita Schoenbachler Kustes. He is survived by seven children: Damon (Brenda), Ryon, Jeff, Alan, Theresa (Terry), Victor (Cindy) and Fay, 16 grandchildren: Amy, Angela, Kevin, Eli, Jimmy, Jonathon, Matthew, Nathan, Nick, Joseph, Caleb, Christa, LeAnna, Benjamin, and Elisha, as well as 9 great grandchildren Reese, Grant, Audrey, Avery, Addley, Reid, Dean, Joaquin, and Grace; his sister Helen Flaherty; sister-in-laws Sally Kustes and Sarah Gallagher; and his loving friend, Renee' Butterworth. Marion was an adventurer and lived a full life. He was a WWII Navy veteran, cool and calm private pilot, traveler, poet, story teller, polished dancer, avid golfer with three hole in ones, and a Karaoke singer. He was also a devout catholic and a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus prayer group. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-8 pm at Ratterman and Sons Funeral Home at 3800 Bardstown Rd. His funeral mass will be at St. Athanasius Catholic Church 5915 Outer Loop on Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM. An outside service will follow at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors. Expressions of Sympathy may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Marion "Boots" Kustes Born in Louisville in 1927, Marion passed away peacefully on September 25th at the proud age of 93. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years , Anita Schoenbachler Kustes. He is survived by seven children:... View Obituary & Service Information
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Marion "Boots" Kustes
Born in Louisville in 1927, Marion passed...