Gustav Silas Faeder
March 30, 1921 ~ November 6, 2013
Gus Faeder, a devoted family man and WWII veteran, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Marjorie, his loving wife of 69 years, his three children, other family members, and his good friend, Cherinor, were at his side. He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Sara (Dave), David (Rebecca), and Andrea (David); his eight grandchildren, Brian, Laura, Lindsay, Eric, David, David, Michael and Christopher and his great-grandson, Aidan.
Born in New York on March 30, 1921, Gus graduated from from North Adams State Teachers' College (North Adams, MA). He received his Master's degree from Columbia University (New York City). Gus was a World War II veteran who, as captain of PT Boat 542, served in the South Pacific. After the war, he settled in Vienna, VA, where he raised his family and worked for the CIA. After retiring, Gus pursued Civil War research and became and avid writer. He was a published author of several magazine articles and an historical Civil War novel. He was also a weekly newspaper columnist for the Chester Village News, in Chester, VA.
A memorial service will be held at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 West Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 2 pm.
Those wishing to express a celebration of Gus' life are asked to consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or the Alzheimer's Association, (www.alz.org).
The online guestbook is available at www.moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Born in New York on March 30, 1921, Gus graduated from from North Adams State Teachers' College (North Adams, MA). He received his Master's degree from Columbia University (New York City). Gus was a World War II veteran who, as captain of PT Boat 542, served in the South Pacific. After the war, he settled in Vienna, VA, where he raised his family and worked for the CIA. After retiring, Gus pursued Civil War research and became and avid writer. He was a published author of several magazine articles and an historical Civil War novel. He was also a weekly newspaper columnist for the Chester Village News, in Chester, VA.
A memorial service will be held at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 West Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 2 pm.
Those wishing to express a celebration of Gus' life are asked to consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or the Alzheimer's Association, (www.alz.org).
The online guestbook is available at www.moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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As very dear friends, neighbors and co-workers we have many fond memories of time spent with Gus and Marge – much to be thankful for. God Bless. Charles & Vera Long.
I cant imagine that Gus has gone. He lived a full life and brought happiness to many. After retirement my father looked forward to the long-distance telephone visits he had with Marge and Gus. Afterward there was always a new joke Dad could tell us. As a young child I would visit my Grandmother in Conway. She was so proud of her daughter Marge. I was wide-eyed looking at pictures of a glamorous Marge and Gus, that handsome man in his Navy Uniform. He looked like Prince Charming to me. Later after I retired, my husband and I had the privilege of visiting Marge and Gus in Virginia. What a great time we had. We loved seeing their house and hearing about the books they were writing. They seemed to have the secret of a successful retirement. We send our love and heartfelt sympathy to Marge and the Faeder family. Heidi and Martin Berndt