August 23, 1949 – May 2, 2022
James R. Faust, age 72 of Lincoln, passed away on Monday May 2, 2022. James was born to Edward and Lydia Faust in Lincoln. James graduated from Lincoln High in 1967. After high school, Jim joined the Air Force and served 4 years during the Vietnam War.
He returned to attend Lincoln School of Commerce and earned an Associate Degree in Business. He worked for Lincoln Custom Cabinets. He ran his own cabinetry business – Unique Woodworks. This was his career for over 40 years.
Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kathleen Jeppson, and brother, Curtis Faust.
Survived by his wife, Tekla Faust; step-son John Durbin; nephew Jerome Jeppson, niece Rebecca Campbell; other relatives and friends.
James enjoyed singing with Tekla in the choir for many years at St. Matthews. He enjoyed boating, fishing, watching Nascar races, and many sports. Most of all, football! He also enjoyed hosting Husker parties with Tekla and taking cruises together to the Caribbean and Alaska