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Kenneth Wayne Gust

Jun. 14, 1940 – Jan. 14, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Gust, 82, of Ritzville, Wash., passed away on Jan. 14, 2023.

Ken was born on Jun. 14, 1940 to Alfred and Violet (Kison) Gust in Ritzville, Wash. He graduated from Lind High School in 1960.

After graduating, Ken worked with his father on the family farm in the Ralston area. In 1960, he married the love of his life Sally Lightel. Ken and Sally started their family and went on to have three children, Nancy, Susan and Mike.

After suddenly losing his father at an early age, Ken took on the responsibility of the farm. With the help...