Gustave Converse was born on March 14, 1926. He was the son of Ella (Titsworth) and Eugene Converse.

He was married to a woman named Katherine and they had seven children:

1. Cheryl (Converse) Watts

2. David Converse, Sr.

3. Pauline (Converse) Cole

4. Rachel Converse

5. Susan (Converse) Randall

6. Maxine (Converse) Cole

7. Beverly Converse