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Russell Faust Obituary

Russell Wayne Faust July 4, 1937 - October 11, 2009 SALEM - Originally from Chicago, Russ lived in Salem since 1969. He died on Sunday from cancer. He was an avid reader, a lover of jazz music, and could not be beat at trivia. He was always ready with a wry joke, and his sense of humor was appreciated by all who loved him. He was preceded by son Michael and survived by daughter Karen and two grandchildren. An informal memorial service will be held graveside at Belcrest Memorial Park near the pond on Friday, October 16 at 11 am. Gifts in his memory can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (1-800-FIGHT-CF) or Oregon Public Broadcasting (www.opb.org). Arrangements are by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.

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Published by The Statesman Journal on Oct. 14, 2009.

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Melanie Kanna

October 16, 2009

I only met Russ a few times but he struck me as a sweet and quiet man. I will be forever grateful for his daughter, Karen, the dearest of friends. He done good.

Mary (Shilling) Rentfro

October 16, 2009

I first knew Russ when we both worked for the City of Salem, back in the 1970's. Years later, Russ was a frequent customer of mine at Battle Creek Golf Course where he often ate lunch and read. Russ was a quiet, soft spoken man, but always had something intelligent to say. He will be missed.

Jim Leaverton

October 15, 2009

I first met Russ when we started at the University of Illinois. We were roommates and shared a love for Jazz and golf. We both moved to California after graduation and settled in the LA area. We kind of lost track of each other over the years as Russ moved North, but we did get together a few years ago to reminisce and a round of golf. As usual he beat me by one stroke. He will be missed.

October 14, 2009

Russ was a good friend. He will be sorely missed.
Condolences to his family.
Jerry & Jaci Green, Palm desert, Ca.

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