Farewell Edward H. Fauth

A memorial video of my grandfather Edward H. Fauth, Ed.D., P.E., 86. He passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Rush Copley Hospital after a two-week illness. He was born in Aurora, IL, on October 22, 1922, the son of Edward H. and Martha J. (Westphal) Fauth.

After graduating from East High School of Aurora, Ed began working for Barber-Greene Company. He served with the 477th Railroad Battalion of the U. S. Army in World War II which was involved in the Battle of the Bulge. He returned to Barber-Greene after the war and stayed with the company for 31 years eventually becoming the Vice President of Engineering and Marketing. During this time he completed his education in mechanical engineering with degrees from Michigan State University (B.S.) and the Illinois Institute of Technology (M.S.). He later became Dean of Community Services with Waubonsee Community College where he worked until retirement in 1987. During his tenure there he completed an advanced degree in higher education from Nova University (Ed.D.).

In addition to his employment Ed was very active in multiple community organizations including the East Aurora District 131 School Board, Aurora YMCA, Aurora Economic Development Commission, Aurora Urban League, Aurora Home Rule and Revenue Sharing Committee, Aurora Labor-Management Committee, Kane Kendall County Mental Health Center, Kane County Community Action Agency, United Way and Rotary International Club of Aurora. He was the first District Governor of Rotary from the Aurora Noon Rotary Club. He also was active in the local and national societies of Professional Engineers.

Predeceased by his parents and brothers Ralph (Doris) and Robert (Naomi) and a sister, Dorothy, he is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances, nee Miller, brothers Carl (Dorothy) and William (JoAnn), a sister, Marion (Roland) Bolly, his children, Dr. Gregory (Geralyn) Fauth of Aurora, IL, Mary (Gregory) Kushner of Brighton, MI, Dr. Linda (Jeffrey) Sanborn of Gorham, ME and Anne (Peter) Sparling of West Bloomfield, MI., 15 grandchildren, Wade, Riley and McKenzie Fauth, Nicole (Paul) Plzak, Jill and Laura Doran, Katie (Tony) Hernandez, Adam (Yoko) and Charles Kushner, Casey, Blake and Peter Sanborn and Jaime, Megan and Sam Sparling and Jose Daniel Nasta, a Paraguayan exchange student member of the family and his children Rodrigo, Martin and Maria.

Memorial donations can be made to the Edward H. Fauth Scholarship Fund, please visit theedwardfauthinitiative.blogspot.com for donation information.

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[no1pjfan]

The middle man in the picture at 1:57 is my Grandfather Ralph A Fauth Sr, your Grandfather's brother. I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Ed's passing, I have vague memories of meeting he and your Grandmother back in the 60's. Wow, I am so excited to see this and can't believe I'm looking at one of the most important men in my life, Grampa Fauth. I have very few photo's of him. Hello Cuz! God Bless! Jeanne Fauth Badillo, Houston, Tx

[cedwardkushner]

@no1pjfan Thanks cousin Jeane good to meet ya! I'm working on digitizing Ed's war book, where this picture hails from. i'll send you a copy of this photo if you like.

[cedwardkushner]

Austin, thank you so much. I'm sure he would've appreciated that, I certainly do.

[Karneron]

Hi all, im sorry for your loss. i was browsing around on here and saw your memorial video. Our families last name is Fauth as well....we might be related...I figured this may have been of interest for you. Once again, I am sorry for your loss. Take care.

[no1pjfan]

So great to meet you too! That pic would be great. I got in touch with my uncle John Fauth who really enjoyed your video and named almost every person in it! You did a great job. Thanks and keep me posted!

[beeb1421]

happy birthday to your grandpa edward.

my dad worked at barber-greene for 26 yrs.

from the east side.