ST. ANN, Mo. — Robert A. “Tony” Faust Jr., 93 1/2, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, friends and dogs Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Adored husband and hero of the late E. Jean Young Faust; dedicated daddy to Julie (Doug) Michel, Stacy Faust (Travis Turnbow) and Jan (Larry) Bender; beloved granddaddy to Julie, Christa, Tabitha, Douglas, Amie, Zachary, Adam and Jason; dearest great-granddaddy to 13; dear uncle, cousin and friend.

Tony was lifetime buddies with Walter Jones and Bob Bolin. He was best Boxer Dog dad to Garda, Max, Kelly, Shine, Trouble, Baker, Hank and Jake.

His parents, Tony and Gertrude Faust, and his sister, Dorothy Dillon, preceded him in death.

Daddy was an aerial engineer in the Army Air Corps during World War II.

After 34 fun-filled years with ABF, he retired and enjoyed reminiscing about his adventures and friendships.

Our daddy loved fishing, boating and camping at Greer’s Ferry Lake, Arkansas. He had fun with the Friday Night Fish Fry Gang at St. Ferdinand Church in Florissant, Missouri.

Visitation was Wednesday at Alexander-White-Mullen Funeral Home in St. Ann.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Special “thank you” to the Veterans Administration-John Cochran Division and Pathways Community Hospice.

Memorials are preferred and appreciated to the Humane Society of Missouri, 1201 Mackland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.

Gone fishin’!