William Robert Faubel

Our dear Uncle Bill passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023, at age 103 at his last home, Woodlands Senior Park, Fond du Lac, while praying with his great nephew and wife. William Robert Faubel was born on November 26, 1920, the youngest of four siblings, to Matilda and Rudolph Faubel, in Waukesha, WI. He was raised in Fond du Lac and graduated from Fond du Lac Sr. High School in 1939. After graduation Bill worked for Canvas Products until he joined the Army Air Corps in 1943 and was stationed at Fort Sheridan. Following basic training, he was assigned to the 435th Troop Carrier Command, 75th Squadron, where he served in ordinance. His squadron dropped paratroopers on D-Day and pulled gliders into France. Bill was discharged on September 16, 1945. Upon returning to the U.S., Bill worked at Briggs and Stratton in Milwaukee for a year, then came back to Fond du Lac and worked for Blakely Auto Parts for 12 years. In 1958, he started Appleton Crankshaft Service, eventually selling his business to two employees, Dave Thomson and David Hartman. Bill married Alice Meyer on December 23, 1964, in Appleton. Together they participated in several bowling and golf leagues. William continued golfing until age 90. After Alice passed away in 1992, he continued to enjoy life and spent many years traveling, playing cards, and eating out with friends, including his long-time significant other, Helen Ninneman. For many years, he was the gracious host of his family’s Easter Brunch, because he loved getting his whole family together. He enjoyed participating in the Old Glory Honor Flight in 2010. After 100 years of independence, Bill moved to Woodlands Senior Park in 2021, where he received excellent care. Bill is survived by the following nieces, nephews, and their spouses: Marion Blakely, Jennifer (James) Meyer, Polly (John) May, Lucy Acheson, Trace (Cindy) Blakely, Daniel Flanders, Judene Lederer, Judy Faubel, David (Judi) Faubel, and Diane (Walter) Martin. He is further survived by great nieces and nephews: Laura (Bruce) Vander Veen, Richard (Barbara) Blakely, Jay (Tara) Blakely, Stephen (Shannon) Meyer, Suzanne (James) Couch, Jolene (Matthew) Bowman, Jesse (Sarah) May, Eric (Robin) Flanders, Elizabeth (Brian) Hibbard, Kristen (Michael) Duerson, David (Melissa) Lederer, Frank (Deann) Faubel, Carrie (Timothy) Waters, Matthew Faubel, Kristie (Patrick) Luckow, Craig Martin, Daniel Martin, and Barbara (Justin) Laning; and many great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alice, his siblings and their spouses: Esther (Donald) Blakely, Mildred (Roland) Flanders, and Frank (Gladys) Faubel; his three nephews: Frank and Jerry Faubel and Reynold Blakely; two nephews-in-law: Robert Lederer and Edward Acheson, his niece-in-law Joanne Flanders. VISITATION: The family will greet friends and relatives from 9:30 – 11:30 AM on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church, 20 Wisconsin American Drive, Fond du Lac. SERVICE: Memorial Services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church, with Rev. Tom Meyer officiating. Military services will be conducted by American Legion Trier-Puddy Post #75 at the church. Inurnment will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Appleton Highland Memorial Park, 3131 N. Richmond Street, Appleton. Cremation has taken place. Memorials in Bill’s honor may be directed to the charity of your choice.

William Robert Faubel

November 26, 1920 - December 22, 2023