Sad passing

It is with sad regrets that we tell you Gilbert Vust passed away this afternoon. A well known A-C collector and enthusiast who will be sorely missed. He had been hospitalized with head injuries after a fall at his shop this past Saturday.  He did not regain consciousness and was in no pain throughout his hospitalization.  At this point, no services have been set in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Nan Jones

So sad, regards to the family

Sad news.  I met him several years ago when I attended the Hutch gathering when it was still at the farm.  I guess we can only hope we go doing something we enjoy.  Still hard on the family and friends.  RIP Gilbert.

Prayers for the family from Oklahoma. I met Gilbert for the first time this summer at Hutch. He seemed like a great guy, and was very friendly. Knew Roto-Balers better than anyone I know. 

Sad to hear. God Bess his family!

prayers to the family from NE.

So sad to hear. Prayers from NJ to the Vust family. Great man to chat with.

So sad to hear this news. My prayers for Gilberts family as they go through this loss of a loved one and of one of the greats in the AC world. He will be missed by many. God Bless.

I got to visit with him some at his show in 2004 GOTO. He was very busy at the time but still took the time to chat. As said he knew more than most will about AC equipment especially the roto baler.    

I am sorry to here this, my prayers go out to the Gilberts family.

We're so sorry to hear about Gilbert's passing. Our sincere condolences to the Vust family and friends at his loss. He was a very knowledgeable man who did not hesitate to share his AC expertise. Gilbert and his friend Willie traveled from Portage la Prairie to southwestern Pennsylvania in October 1999 to purchase a Model T combine from us. We visited with him over the years at various Gatherings, but specifically at the 2004 GOTO in his home town. Gilbert will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this sad time.   

This is awful. I would have liked to have met him. Hopefully he did not suffer. A lesson for us all about safety, a hard lesson. Trev.

Prayers for family and friends. I met Gilbert at Ted's a few years back. I talked with him for some time but could have spent the day or more. Sad to hear of his passing.

sending my condolensence and prayers for the vust family. always enjoyed his stories and knowledge of the roto baler. a couple weeks ago I decided to restore my roto baler, jus hope I remember 1/2 of what he told me. we lost a great amount of knowledge , but he will not be forgotten.

Condolences from here, met him the first time at GOTO in Portage as I was part of the Caravan from Oakes, I remember him meeting us at the border and crossing with us.  We have a photo of him and Jim Roney (caravan orginizer who has also passed) shaking hands across the US and Canadian border.