Gus Menos (December 5, 1920 – February 14, 1990) was an American politician and jeweler from Wisconsin. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Menos graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the United States Army Air Forces. He worked as a metal finisher and in turbine assembly in a factory, and in air-conditioning service; and was a "lifetime member" of the United Auto Workers union. Menos was a Gemological Institute of America-certified gem appraiser, and owned a jewelry and carpet business.