Richard L. Faust, 68, passed away March 22, 2014 in his Wyomissing residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Kathleen M. (Pittman) Faust, whom he married 49 years ago on February 6, 1965.
Born March 16, 1946 in Reading, he was a son of the late Walter J. Faust and Ida Mae (Wentzel) Faust.
He attended Reading High School.
Richard was a driver for Barta Bus Company for over 33 years, retiring in 2008.
He was an avid fan of Berks County wrestling. He was a wrestling coach for his son, Mike, for Rising Sun wrestling in the late 70's. He was also the founder of the Lee Broad Wrestling Tournament Memorial. Along side his son, the then head coach, Mike, he was the assistant coach at North East Jr. High School for two seasons and for four years at Muhlenberg High School. He loved going to sporting events and helped at the concession stands in Reading and Wyomissing. During the 1970's he was also a drag racer by the name of "Fireball" at Maple Grove Raceway. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his three children: Cheryl L. Faust, Reading; Michael J., husband of Maria T. Faust, Wyomissing; and Lisa M. Palumbo, Wyomissing. Also surviving are his siblings: Walter Faust, Hamburg; Shirley LaBrecque, Temple; and eight grandchildren: Constantina, Michael, Austin, Shawn, Amber, and Alyssa as well as Justina and Brandon whom he raised as his own.
Richard was predeceased by his sister, June Austin.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. Viewings will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., both in the funeral home. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
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Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc.,
West Reading, Pennsylvania
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He was the husband of Kathleen M. (Pittman) Faust, whom he married 49 years ago on February 6, 1965.
Born March 16, 1946 in Reading, he was a son of the late Walter J. Faust and Ida Mae (Wentzel) Faust.
He attended Reading High School.
Richard was a driver for Barta Bus Company for over 33 years, retiring in 2008.
He was an avid fan of Berks County wrestling. He was a wrestling coach for his son, Mike, for Rising Sun wrestling in the late 70's. He was also the founder of the Lee Broad Wrestling Tournament Memorial. Along side his son, the then head coach, Mike, he was the assistant coach at North East Jr. High School for two seasons and for four years at Muhlenberg High School. He loved going to sporting events and helped at the concession stands in Reading and Wyomissing. During the 1970's he was also a drag racer by the name of "Fireball" at Maple Grove Raceway. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his three children: Cheryl L. Faust, Reading; Michael J., husband of Maria T. Faust, Wyomissing; and Lisa M. Palumbo, Wyomissing. Also surviving are his siblings: Walter Faust, Hamburg; Shirley LaBrecque, Temple; and eight grandchildren: Constantina, Michael, Austin, Shawn, Amber, and Alyssa as well as Justina and Brandon whom he raised as his own.
Richard was predeceased by his sister, June Austin.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. Viewings will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., both in the funeral home. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
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OBITUARY FROM:
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc.,
West Reading, Pennsylvania
www.kuhnfuneralhome.com
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Richard L. Faust, 68, passed away March 22, 2014 in his Wyomissing residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Kathleen M. (Pittman) Faust, whom he married 49 years ago on February 6, 1965.
Born March 16, 1946 in Reading, he was a son of the late Walter J. Faust and Ida Mae (Wentzel) Faust.
He attended Reading High School.
Richard was a driver for Barta Bus Company for over 33 years, retiring in 2008.
He was an avid fan of Berks County wrestling. He was a wrestling coach for his son, Mike, for Rising Sun wrestling in the late 70's. He was also the founder of the Lee Broad Wrestling Tournament Memorial. Along side his son, the then head coach, Mike, he was the assistant coach at North East Jr. High School for two seasons and for four years at Muhlenberg High School. He loved going to sporting events and helped at the concession stands in Reading and Wyomissing. During the 1970's he was also a drag racer by the name of "Fireball" at Maple Grove Raceway. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his three children: Cheryl L. Faust, Reading; Michael J., husband of Maria T. Faust, Wyomissing; and Lisa M. Palumbo, Wyomissing. Also surviving are his siblings: Walter Faust, Hamburg; Shirley LaBrecque, Temple; and eight grandchildren: Constantina, Michael, Austin, Shawn, Amber, and Alyssa as well as Justina and Brandon whom he raised as his own.
Richard was predeceased by his sister, June Austin.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. Viewings will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., both in the funeral home. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
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OBITUARY FROM:
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc.,
West Reading, Pennsylvania
www.kuhnfuneralhome.com
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He was the husband of Kathleen M. (Pittman) Faust, whom he married 49 years ago on February 6, 1965.
Born March 16, 1946 in Reading, he was a son of the late Walter J. Faust and Ida Mae (Wentzel) Faust.
He attended Reading High School.
Richard was a driver for Barta Bus Company for over 33 years, retiring in 2008.
He was an avid fan of Berks County wrestling. He was a wrestling coach for his son, Mike, for Rising Sun wrestling in the late 70's. He was also the founder of the Lee Broad Wrestling Tournament Memorial. Along side his son, the then head coach, Mike, he was the assistant coach at North East Jr. High School for two seasons and for four years at Muhlenberg High School. He loved going to sporting events and helped at the concession stands in Reading and Wyomissing. During the 1970's he was also a drag racer by the name of "Fireball" at Maple Grove Raceway. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his three children: Cheryl L. Faust, Reading; Michael J., husband of Maria T. Faust, Wyomissing; and Lisa M. Palumbo, Wyomissing. Also surviving are his siblings: Walter Faust, Hamburg; Shirley LaBrecque, Temple; and eight grandchildren: Constantina, Michael, Austin, Shawn, Amber, and Alyssa as well as Justina and Brandon whom he raised as his own.
Richard was predeceased by his sister, June Austin.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. Viewings will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., both in the funeral home. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.
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OBITUARY FROM:
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc.,
West Reading, Pennsylvania
www.kuhnfuneralhome.com
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