Faust, John Sr. 1862-1936

FAUST, WELCH

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Date: 10/4/2013 at 10:07:25

Akron Register-Tribune
September 10, 1936

Obituary—John Faust, Sr.

John Faust, Sr., who has been in poor health for some time, passed away in his home here Sunday, September 6, 1936.

Mr. Faust was born August 8, 1862, at Earlville, Iowa, being 74 years and 29 days old at the time of his death. He was married October 18, 1882, to Miss Helen Mary Welch, who preceded him in death several years ago. To this union were born eight children, two dying in infancy. Those left to mourn his departure are: Two sons, John and Wm. Faust, both of Westfield; and four daughters, Mrs. Mary Hoffman, of Seney, Ia.; Mrs. Winnie Beaubien, of Westfield; Mrs. Agnes Kapfer, of Leeds, Ia.; and Mrs. Rose Kapfer, of Akron; 26 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mr. Faust was an upright citizen, highly respected in the community in which he lived so many years, and will be greatly missed by his many relatives and friends. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.