1947
2024
Ronald Stanley Faust
June 19, 1947 - July 10, 2024
PONTIAC - Ronald Stanley Faust, known to many as "Rumble" or "Bubs," age 77, of Pontiac passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his home. He was born June 19, 1947, in Chicago, the son of Francis and Fern Waldron Faust. He married Vicki Casper on September 21, 1969, in Pontiac. She survives.
He is also survived by a daughter, Kris (Pat O'Neill) Soule; a son, Ronald F. (Theresa) Faust; four grandchildren, Kaiti (Brock) Evraets, Joshua Faust, Jonny (Erica) Meints, and Ian O'Neill; and two great-grandchildren, Quentin and Silas Faust. He is also survived by his brother-in-laws, Tony Childress and Fred Casper; and sister-in-law, Bert Harms; several nieces and nephews, Sherry Aldridge, Teresa Grundler, Tanisha Thomas, Amy Bauman, Robert Casper, Sara Harms, and Chris Harms; and his aunts, Louise Ann (Leon) Gray and Ruth Ann Peck.
In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by a son, Brian Faust; and a sister, Fran Childress.
Ron retired from the city of Pontiac after 35 years in the street department. He also belonged to the Pontiac Elks and the Pontiac Sportsman's Club, as well as the former Pontiac Moose. Ron enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a well-known pool and card player. He loved spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed attending his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren's activities.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, July 17, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Pontiac, followed by a short prayer service at the conclusion of the visitation. The family requests casual attire. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac is handling the arrangements.
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