Oshkosh Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wis.)
28 & 30 December 1922
[Original article includes a photograph]
Casper Faust, pioneer Wisconsin Lumberman and former city alderman, died suddenly late Wednesday afternoon of heart trouble, while in his workshop in the building being remodeled for the Oshkosh Artcraft Rug company on Ohio street, and which was owned by him.
He collapsed as he stood at his bench where he was in the habit of studying and inventing mechanical devices, a hobby which he had adopted aside from his several interests in real estate, lumber and other industries.
Death was almost instantaneous, and the attending physician expressed the belief that the heart attack was probably attended by a stroke. He had suffered with his heart more or less during recent years. His sudden death was a severe shock to his family and friends. Mr. Faust was a member of St. James court, No. 509, Catholic Order of Foresters.
Mr. Faust was born near the city of Bingen-on-the-Rhine, Germany, May 30, 1852, and came to America with his parents in 1856, the family settling in Oshkosh. He worked in the lumber mills of the city until he was about 27 years of age, when he moved to Rhinelander and opened the first business enterprise undertaken in that locality. He was the first settler in that city and he set up a general supply store with a tent for a roof. This building he converted into a hardware store, and later he engaged in real estate transactions. In order to get to his new residence, it was necessary to travel a distance of twenty-one miles on foot from Pelican Wis.
In 1889 Mr. Faust established the first electric light plant at Rhinelander. In 1903 he disposed of his interests at Rhinelander and returned to Oshkosh. Since that time his interests were centered in real estate, the Faust Paper Box company of Oshkosh, the Oshkosh Investment company, the C. Faust Holding company of Oshkosh, and the Faust Lumber company of Antigo. Mr. Faust took an active interest in city affairs, and was alderman from the First ward prior to the change to the commission form of government.
On July 9, 1877, Mr. Faust married Miss Elizabeth Shellborn of this city. There were eleven children born to this union, three of whom have passed away. The deceased is survived by his wife and eight children, Edward P. Faust of Antigo, Mrs. W. J. Cooney of Great Falls, Montana, and Hugo C. Faust, Mrs. Herbert Nolte, Walter H., Francis J., George C., and Raymond L. Faust, all of Oshkosh. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Lena Noe, of this city.
Mr. Faust spent much of his spare time in perfecting and originating various parts of machinery and new devices. One of the outstanding results of tha hobby was the construction of a patented bridge gate, a pair of which are in use on the Main street bridge in this city. He also invented and patented numerous other appliances.
The funeral is to be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Peter's Catholic church. Friends wishing to view the remains may do so at the home, 191 High street, this afternoon and evening and up to the hour of the service Saturday. The body was placed temporarily in the vault at Riverside cemetery.
28 & 30 December 1922
[Original article includes a photograph]
Casper Faust, pioneer Wisconsin Lumberman and former city alderman, died suddenly late Wednesday afternoon of heart trouble, while in his workshop in the building being remodeled for the Oshkosh Artcraft Rug company on Ohio street, and which was owned by him.
He collapsed as he stood at his bench where he was in the habit of studying and inventing mechanical devices, a hobby which he had adopted aside from his several interests in real estate, lumber and other industries.
Death was almost instantaneous, and the attending physician expressed the belief that the heart attack was probably attended by a stroke. He had suffered with his heart more or less during recent years. His sudden death was a severe shock to his family and friends. Mr. Faust was a member of St. James court, No. 509, Catholic Order of Foresters.
Mr. Faust was born near the city of Bingen-on-the-Rhine, Germany, May 30, 1852, and came to America with his parents in 1856, the family settling in Oshkosh. He worked in the lumber mills of the city until he was about 27 years of age, when he moved to Rhinelander and opened the first business enterprise undertaken in that locality. He was the first settler in that city and he set up a general supply store with a tent for a roof. This building he converted into a hardware store, and later he engaged in real estate transactions. In order to get to his new residence, it was necessary to travel a distance of twenty-one miles on foot from Pelican Wis.
In 1889 Mr. Faust established the first electric light plant at Rhinelander. In 1903 he disposed of his interests at Rhinelander and returned to Oshkosh. Since that time his interests were centered in real estate, the Faust Paper Box company of Oshkosh, the Oshkosh Investment company, the C. Faust Holding company of Oshkosh, and the Faust Lumber company of Antigo. Mr. Faust took an active interest in city affairs, and was alderman from the First ward prior to the change to the commission form of government.
On July 9, 1877, Mr. Faust married Miss Elizabeth Shellborn of this city. There were eleven children born to this union, three of whom have passed away. The deceased is survived by his wife and eight children, Edward P. Faust of Antigo, Mrs. W. J. Cooney of Great Falls, Montana, and Hugo C. Faust, Mrs. Herbert Nolte, Walter H., Francis J., George C., and Raymond L. Faust, all of Oshkosh. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Lena Noe, of this city.
Mr. Faust spent much of his spare time in perfecting and originating various parts of machinery and new devices. One of the outstanding results of tha hobby was the construction of a patented bridge gate, a pair of which are in use on the Main street bridge in this city. He also invented and patented numerous other appliances.
The funeral is to be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Peter's Catholic church. Friends wishing to view the remains may do so at the home, 191 High street, this afternoon and evening and up to the hour of the service Saturday. The body was placed temporarily in the vault at Riverside cemetery.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wis.)
28 & 30 December 1922
[Original article includes a photograph]
Casper Faust, pioneer Wisconsin Lumberman and former city alderman, died suddenly late Wednesday afternoon of heart trouble, while in his workshop in the building being remodeled for the Oshkosh Artcraft Rug company on Ohio street, and which was owned by him.
He collapsed as he stood at his bench where he was in the habit of studying and inventing mechanical devices, a hobby which he had adopted aside from his several interests in real estate, lumber and other industries.
Death was almost instantaneous, and the attending physician expressed the belief that the heart attack was probably attended by a stroke. He had suffered with his heart more or less during recent years. His sudden death was a severe shock to his family and friends. Mr. Faust was a member of St. James court, No. 509, Catholic Order of Foresters.
Mr. Faust was born near the city of Bingen-on-the-Rhine, Germany, May 30, 1852, and came to America with his parents in 1856, the family settling in Oshkosh. He worked in the lumber mills of the city until he was about 27 years of age, when he moved to Rhinelander and opened the first business enterprise undertaken in that locality. He was the first settler in that city and he set up a general supply store with a tent for a roof. This building he converted into a hardware store, and later he engaged in real estate transactions. In order to get to his new residence, it was necessary to travel a distance of twenty-one miles on foot from Pelican Wis.
In 1889 Mr. Faust established the first electric light plant at Rhinelander. In 1903 he disposed of his interests at Rhinelander and returned to Oshkosh. Since that time his interests were centered in real estate, the Faust Paper Box company of Oshkosh, the Oshkosh Investment company, the C. Faust Holding company of Oshkosh, and the Faust Lumber company of Antigo. Mr. Faust took an active interest in city affairs, and was alderman from the First ward prior to the change to the commission form of government.
On July 9, 1877, Mr. Faust married Miss Elizabeth Shellborn of this city. There were eleven children born to this union, three of whom have passed away. The deceased is survived by his wife and eight children, Edward P. Faust of Antigo, Mrs. W. J. Cooney of Great Falls, Montana, and Hugo C. Faust, Mrs. Herbert Nolte, Walter H., Francis J., George C., and Raymond L. Faust, all of Oshkosh. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Lena Noe, of this city.
Mr. Faust spent much of his spare time in perfecting and originating various parts of machinery and new devices. One of the outstanding results of tha hobby was the construction of a patented bridge gate, a pair of which are in use on the Main street bridge in this city. He also invented and patented numerous other appliances.
The funeral is to be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Peter's Catholic church. Friends wishing to view the remains may do so at the home, 191 High street, this afternoon and evening and up to the hour of the service Saturday. The body was placed temporarily in the vault at Riverside cemetery.
28 & 30 December 1922
[Original article includes a photograph]
Casper Faust, pioneer Wisconsin Lumberman and former city alderman, died suddenly late Wednesday afternoon of heart trouble, while in his workshop in the building being remodeled for the Oshkosh Artcraft Rug company on Ohio street, and which was owned by him.
He collapsed as he stood at his bench where he was in the habit of studying and inventing mechanical devices, a hobby which he had adopted aside from his several interests in real estate, lumber and other industries.
Death was almost instantaneous, and the attending physician expressed the belief that the heart attack was probably attended by a stroke. He had suffered with his heart more or less during recent years. His sudden death was a severe shock to his family and friends. Mr. Faust was a member of St. James court, No. 509, Catholic Order of Foresters.
Mr. Faust was born near the city of Bingen-on-the-Rhine, Germany, May 30, 1852, and came to America with his parents in 1856, the family settling in Oshkosh. He worked in the lumber mills of the city until he was about 27 years of age, when he moved to Rhinelander and opened the first business enterprise undertaken in that locality. He was the first settler in that city and he set up a general supply store with a tent for a roof. This building he converted into a hardware store, and later he engaged in real estate transactions. In order to get to his new residence, it was necessary to travel a distance of twenty-one miles on foot from Pelican Wis.
In 1889 Mr. Faust established the first electric light plant at Rhinelander. In 1903 he disposed of his interests at Rhinelander and returned to Oshkosh. Since that time his interests were centered in real estate, the Faust Paper Box company of Oshkosh, the Oshkosh Investment company, the C. Faust Holding company of Oshkosh, and the Faust Lumber company of Antigo. Mr. Faust took an active interest in city affairs, and was alderman from the First ward prior to the change to the commission form of government.
On July 9, 1877, Mr. Faust married Miss Elizabeth Shellborn of this city. There were eleven children born to this union, three of whom have passed away. The deceased is survived by his wife and eight children, Edward P. Faust of Antigo, Mrs. W. J. Cooney of Great Falls, Montana, and Hugo C. Faust, Mrs. Herbert Nolte, Walter H., Francis J., George C., and Raymond L. Faust, all of Oshkosh. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Lena Noe, of this city.
Mr. Faust spent much of his spare time in perfecting and originating various parts of machinery and new devices. One of the outstanding results of tha hobby was the construction of a patented bridge gate, a pair of which are in use on the Main street bridge in this city. He also invented and patented numerous other appliances.
The funeral is to be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Peter's Catholic church. Friends wishing to view the remains may do so at the home, 191 High street, this afternoon and evening and up to the hour of the service Saturday. The body was placed temporarily in the vault at Riverside cemetery.
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