Robert L. Faust Obituary (1938

Robert L. Faust, 80, of Pontiac, IL passed away at 10:38 pm on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at South Side Cemetery Mausoleum. A graveside service will be held following visitation at the cemetery with Rev. Gretchen Stinebaugh officiating. Full military rites will be accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac is handling arrangements for the family. Robert was born July 4, 1938 in Rooks Creek, Illinois a son of Arthur and Anna Mae (Eben) Faust. He married Donna R. Duvall on June 28, 1975 in Pontiac, IL. She survives. Also surviving are his children: Theresa (Luis) Diaz of Pontiac, IL and William (Pam) Raber of Joliet, IL; his grandchildren: Jessica (Kevin) Vernia, Josh Gernentz (Amanda Schott), JD Gernentz (Fiance Maryssa McCoy), Bobby Raber, Jacque Arduini and Jason Arduini; his great grandchildren: Caitlynn Vernia, David Gualandi, Jeffery Hamilton, and Ezrae Gernentz; and his step brothers were Larry David, Jeff, and Jimmy Hamilton and Bob Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister: Pat Lee; and two daughters: Cheryl Gaydos and June Arduini. Following High School, he served his country in the United States Army and then the Illinois National Guard, retiring after 39 years, 11 months, and 7 days achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He also worked for Johnson Press and the City of Pontiac. Robert was a member of the Pontiac American Legion, the Moose, Pontiac Elks and AmVets. He enjoyed boating, fishing, woodworking, gardening and camping with family and friends. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and friend who will be greatly missed.