Norman K. “Gus” White Obituary (1936

Washburn: Norman K. “Gus” White, 90, of Washburn, passed away Thursday September 24, 2026, 9:00 am at his home. Visitation will be Wednesday September 30, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Washburn. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am. Pastor Mark Gruden will officiate. Burial will follow at Fort Dever Cemetery, Washburn. Memorials may be directed to the Washburn St. John’s Lutheran Church or Fort Dever Cemetery-Washburn. Gus was born July 19, 1936, in LaRose, IL to William Lyle and Lois (Iliff) White. He married Lucretia Danielson on January 31,1959, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Washburn. She survives. Also surviving are his four sons; Joey (Shelia) White, Todd (Tabitha) White, Troy (Dana) White and Lance (Mandy) White, all of Washburn, twelve grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. His parents, one sister, Gervaise Winkler and one brother, James White, preceded him in death. Gus was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Washburn. He had served his country in the United States Army during peace time following World War II in Germany with the occupational forces. Gus devoted his life to trucking, farming and raising cattle. Gus started driving semis at an early age which progressed into him and Lucretia developing and operating White Trucking, Inc. for over 38 years. During the Spring and Fall, Gus could be found in a tractor or combine helping his sons operate the family farm. When Gus was not in a piece of equipment he could be found working with the family's generational cattle business. Gus was also President and end loader operator at Valley Sand & Gravel, Inc. for many years. Other than farming and his family, Gus spent much time with his beloved dog, Daisy. One of his greatest passions in life was to play euchre. He would never pass up the chance to stop and play a game or two and was always willing to teach the game to anyone who wanted to learn. In high school he received the State Farmer Degree through the FFA. He was one of 367 to receive this award. He also served on the LowPoint-Washburn Board of Education for 8 years. Online condolences may be made to: www.calvertmemorial.com.