Gust Peter Elmer

Gust Peter Elmer, age 89, of Toledo, Ohio died Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born August 11, 1933, in West Virginia to parents George and Nelly Elmer (Alimenous). Gust graduated from Woodward High School and enrolled in the US Army shortly thereafter where he received a National Defense Service Medal and served various roles at a rank of Pvt. 2. Upon his return from his three-year deployment, he met and married the love of his life Liberty Grivanos on May 11, 1958, and they’ve celebrated over 65 years of marriage this year. Gust worked many years managing the State of Ohio Liquor Stores and always had the best stories. He truly enjoyed singing in the choir at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral and was an avid coach, card player, fisherman, and sports enthusiast. He always found a way to win and have fun. Above all else, he cherished his faith and family, especially his wife, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gust is survived by his spouse: Liberty Elmer; two children: Athena Konstandas and Steven (Eleni) Elmer ; four grandchildren: Terri (Panagiotis) Tsaousis, Jamie (Jake) Blevins, Dean (Alaina) Konstandas, and Chris (Amanda) Konstandas; seven great grandchildren: Evangelia and Nikoleta Tsaousis, Calia and Noella Konstandas, Konstantinos, Katerina, and Demetrios Konstandas. He was preceded in death by his mother and father (George and Nelly) and six older siblings: Peter, Chris, Markia, Sunny, Hellen, Gerasimos. Gust loved the Lord and endured many hardships. Without waiver, his love, faith, and trust in God was an example to us all. He will be missed; God rest his soul and may his memory be eternal. A celebration of his life and visitation will be held as noted in the schedule below with Reverend Father Larry Legakis presiding. Friends are invited to visit from 3:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, where memories will be shared at 6:30pm followed by Trisagion Prayers at 7:00pm. Services will be held 11:00am Friday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 740 North Superior Street, followed by interment in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. The Makaria will be held at the Holy Trinity Community Building following the interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral memorial fund. Condolences for Gust’s family may be expressed online at

Gust Peter Elmer

August 11, 1933 - May 25, 2023