Ray William Faust, 84, LaFontaine, passed away 5:20 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. He was born to the late Charles and Pearl (Marken) Faust on June 6, 1927 in Wabash County, Indiana, where he grew up on a farm.
He attended Lincolnville High School. He married Betty Jean Browne on August 12, 1948, she survives. He retired after 40 years of work at Faust Building and Supply, Ray was a carpenter all of his life. He was a member of Lincolnville United Methodist Church, he was very active in the church filling different positions at different times. He was a LaFontaine Volunteer Fireman in the 50's and 60's. As his boys were growing up he enjoyed helping with boy scouts, coach little league, pony league and basketball.
Along with his wife, Betty; he is also survived by four sons, Michael Faust (Denise) of LaFontaine, Alan Faust of Indianapolis, Larry Lee Faust (Jennifer) of Wabash, and Jay Dee Faust (Karan) of Galveston; nine grandchildren, Jacob Faust of Galveston, Josiah Faust of Fort Wayne, Jason Faust of LaFontaine, Mandy Simpson of Plainfield, Josh Faust (Tara King) of Wabash, and Josh Kincaid, John Kincaid, Mary Kincaid, and Katy Kincaid all of Galveston; four great grandchildren, Haylie Faust, Nicolas Simpson, Nathanial Simpson, and Savanna Faust; brother, Charles Faust (Mary) of Muncie. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ora and John Faust and a sister, Marie Sailors.
Service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46992. Officiating the services will be Rev. Melissa Rice. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Lincolnville United Methodist Church, 5848 East 500 South Wabash, IN 46992.
Online condolences maybe sent to the family at www.mcdonald funerals.com