Donald H. Faust

Donald H. Faust, 84, of Moline, IL, died Friday, February 24, 2017, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Peoria, Peoria, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2017, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline.  Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memorial Estate.  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, or to the Lion’s Club.

Donald was born on May 26, 1932, in Moline, IL, the son of Herbert and Marie Eckdahl Faust.  He married Patricia Wahe on July 11, 1953, in Moline, and she preceded him in death in 1997.  He later married Nancy Skulte on September 18, 1999, in Moline, IL.  He worked as a Metallurgist and the head of the Ultrasonic Department as well as a supervisor at John Deere for 35 years.

Donald was an avid golfer with 2 holes-in-one and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Moline.  He coached his children and grandchildren in every sport they played.  Donald was an all-around coach, a die-hard Cubs fan, and a man of few words.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Faust; daughters, Kimberlee Faust, Moline, IL, Tracy (Mark) Nicholson, PA, Wendy (Daryl) Brickner, Rock Island, IL, Valerie (Steve) Dalton, East Moline, IL; grandchildren, Ryan (Emily) Faust, Michael Faust, David (Courtney) Brickner, Doug Brickner, Patrick Dalton, Meghan Dalton, Broch (Anna) Thomas, Spencer (Katie) Nicholson; 7 great grandchildren, Lyla, Addie, Macy, Desmond, Bryce, Ellie, David; sister, Mary Ann Albenesius, Winlock, WA; step son, Michael (Roxann) Skulte, Davenport, IA; step daughter, Stacey (Robb) Nelms, Geneseo, IL; 4 step grandchildren, Laren, Logan, Robyn, and Jake.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia; son, David.

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