Charles “Dan” Faust of Hermiston passed away on Feb. 3, 2021 in Hermiston at the age of 74.
He was born on Oct. 14, 1946 in Yakima, Wash. to Neil and Reva Bennett Faust.
Dan lived in Yakima throughout his childhood, where he attended school and graduated from high school. After high school, he served in the U.S. Navy as a radioman for a total of six years during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, he attended Eastern Washington University, where he studied business administration. He then transferred to the University of Nevada, where he completed his studies and received his bachelor’s degree in business administration. Dan worked for Lamb Weston for over 25 years, where he currently was a cutter deck operator.
Dan enjoyed reading and was a gentle, kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He also is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Dan married Robyn Pitts in Hermiston on July 22, 1978.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Robyn; daughters, Torygene Bush, Krystileigh Sombart and Samantha Harman; son, Daniel Faust; 14 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister, Debbie Galimore; brother, William Saunders; and many extended family members.
No services will be planned at this time. A celebration of life will be planned at a later time.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
