Obituary for George R. Faust
George R. Faust, 90, formerly of Perry Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 in ManorCare, Laureldale. He was the husband of Marie A. (Groh) Faust, who died on August 23, 2006.
Born in West Leesport, he was the son of the late Samuel F. and Florence C. (Seaman) Faust. George was a 1947 graduate of Ontelaunee High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. George worked for twenty years for Heyco Metals, Bern Twp., retiring in 1991. He was a member of the former Trinity United Church of Christ, Leesport. George was a member and past president of the Perry Game Association. He was also a member of other game associations in the area. George was an avid trap shooter and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
George is survived by three sons: Randy G. Faust, and his wife Nancy, Perry Twp.; Larry W. Faust, and his wife Wendy, Windsor Twp.; and Michael A. Faust, and his wife Penny, Schuylkill Haven; four grandchildren: Tabetha Faust; Wesley Faust; Nathan Faust; and Jarrett Faust; and two great-granddaughters. He is also survived by two brothers: Clyde and Clair Faust; and five sisters: Betty Strause; Mildred Faust; Arlene Haas; Edith Dreibelbis; and Jane Gruesel. George was predeceased by two brothers: Clifford and Floyd.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Zion's Cemetery, Perry Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Perry Game Association, 1451 Moselem Spring Road, Hamburg, PA 19526. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.
Born in West Leesport, he was the son of the late Samuel F. and Florence C. (Seaman) Faust. George was a 1947 graduate of Ontelaunee High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. George worked for twenty years for Heyco Metals, Bern Twp., retiring in 1991. He was a member of the former Trinity United Church of Christ, Leesport. George was a member and past president of the Perry Game Association. He was also a member of other game associations in the area. George was an avid trap shooter and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
George is survived by three sons: Randy G. Faust, and his wife Nancy, Perry Twp.; Larry W. Faust, and his wife Wendy, Windsor Twp.; and Michael A. Faust, and his wife Penny, Schuylkill Haven; four grandchildren: Tabetha Faust; Wesley Faust; Nathan Faust; and Jarrett Faust; and two great-granddaughters. He is also survived by two brothers: Clyde and Clair Faust; and five sisters: Betty Strause; Mildred Faust; Arlene Haas; Edith Dreibelbis; and Jane Gruesel. George was predeceased by two brothers: Clifford and Floyd.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Zion's Cemetery, Perry Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Perry Game Association, 1451 Moselem Spring Road, Hamburg, PA 19526. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.