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Kenneth "Mick" Faber

Grand Rapids, Michigan

09/22/1935 - 01/25/2026

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January 25, 2026
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Kenneth "Mick" Marcus Faber, age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and went to be with his Lord. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Pieternella "Petey" Faber; and his great-granddaughter, Holland Huizenga. He will be lovingly remembered by his...

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Ken was my fellow fraternity brother, football teammate, insurance provider and good friend. He was very welcoming as I returned to Grand Rapids after 25 years on the west coast. He will be missed. My condolences to the family and Connie.

Ken and Perry were suporters of the vintage trailer community through their attendance and support of the Tin Can Tourists and the Vintage Airstream Club. Their friendship was important to a vast number of people in the vintage trailer community.

When our church membership transferred to La Grave, Ken was at the door welcoming us! Great person! My sympathy to you kids!

Ken was a very dear friend of my father and our family for MANY years! So many fond memories! He was a good man! And will be greatly missed

Judy and I send our love to all of you in this time of both sadness and rejoicing. Our dear friend was also a friend of Jesus who has promised never to release his grip on his own. John and Judy

Mick was my mentor at Northwestern Mutual and always appreciated his kind patience and leadership. My memories are wonderfully real and I am sure the same for all of you family members. Mick was "one of kind" and we will miss him .

Many years ago, when my roommate at Calvin was Warren Van Genderen, and our two best friends were Martha Peters and Pieternelly Batts, we shared some great times - in the coffee shop, driving to Grand Haven for pizza, etc. And then I got to meet Mick Faber - the football star fromHope College. We became good friends, and he even wrote my insurance policy. And Connie has been a friend "forever" and it was wonderful to hear of that relationship. Just remember, Mick: "We know you are cheering...

Ken was my boss for many years at Northwestern Mutual - my boss and a friend. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

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