Gayle "Gus" Dvorak

Gayle R. (Gus) Dvorak, age 74, of Bloomington, IN passed away Sunday evening. He was born July 26, 1937 in Black River Falls, WI to Joseph and Esther (Meyer) Dvorak. He graduated with an accounting degree from Spencerian College in Milwaukee, WI, where he also served as president of the local and international chapters of the Pi Rho Zeta business fraternity. Gus then started his own accounting firm in Milwaukee, where he served his clients for almost fifty years. Generous and thoughtful to a fault, he would often bring treats for his clients' children and pets when he visited them, and would always brighten up a room with his quick wit, stories, and kind personality. He enjoyed volunteering his time and services to many organizations, including the Alverno College Society of Fine Arts, the Milwaukee Catholic Symphony Orchestra, and the Matt Talbot Lodge. Gus assisted and mentored many small businesses, and was a brilliant and unique "entrepreneurial accountant". After selling his first accounting practice, he explored opportunities in radio station ownership, a specialty packaging company, and numerous other ventures. Most recently, he served in an advisory role as CPA Emeritus for Pinnacle Asset Management, where he was able to lend his experience and knowledge to young, growing companies. Gus was a life-long, avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, and was an excellent Monday morning quarterback. He enjoyed playing board games and doing jigsaw puzzles with his grandchildren, and also loved to take them fishing. Gus is survived by his wife of 44 years, Norene (Piber) Dvorak of Bloomington, IN; two brothers, Douglas (Rosemary) Dvorak of Hatfield, WI, and Dennis (Delia) Dvorak of West Allis, WI, his daughter, Lucia (Mike) Yeager of Albuquerque, NM, and his sons Peter (Jany) of Naples, FL and Andrew Joseph of Bloomington, IN. "Grandpa Dude" will be greatly missed by his eight grandchildren; Nathan, Samuel, Rachael, Rebecca, Kevin, Austin, Nicholas, and Jesse, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Lowell T. Dvorak, brother Elwood F. Dvorak, sister-in-law Agnes W. (Kasprzak) Dvorak, sister-in-law Geraldine M. (Sesolak) Dvorak and nephew David K. Dvorak. His family is planning A Celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the Pinnacle School of Bloomington (www.pinnacleschool.org). Allen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Friends can send condolences to www.allenfuneralhome.org.

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Gayle "Gus" Dvorak

July 26, 1937 - January 8, 2012