Paul R. Faust, 77, of Upper Bern Twp., died Monday, April 23, 2012 in his residence. He was the husband of Eleanor E. (Einsel) Faust. They were married on March 23, 1957 and celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Born in Blandon, he was the son of the late Paul and Helen (Bailey) Faust. He was a graduate of Fleetwood High School. Paul was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard, Kutztown. He worked as a truck driver and diesel mechanic for more than twenty years for Kraft Foods, Fogelsville. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hamburg. Paul enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping, and painting.

Surviving in addition to his wife are one son: Kevin P. Faust, and his wife Annette, of Augusta, Michigan; two daughters: Bonnie S. (Faust) Stichter, Topton; and Terrie L. (Faust), wife of Craig R. Moseman, Tilden Twp.; seven grandchildren: Devon, Casey, Zachary, Hannah, Shelby, Sam and Eliza; and several nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by three brothers: Kenneth, Warren, and Terry Faust.

Services will be on Thursday at 7:00 pm in Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg (off street parking in rear) with Rev. Willard J. Uhler, Jr. officiating. A visitation with the family will be held on Thursday 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Public graveside service will be on Friday at 10:00 am in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Shartlesville Fire Company, P.O. Box 7, Shartlesville, PA 19559, in appreciation of the First Responders for Paul. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.