Donald Otto Faust

Donald O. Faust died on 27 August 1962 in a USAF aircraft accident in Germany doing what he loved, flying.  He was born on 19 August 1933 in Corning, NY and entered the Naval Academy through Admiral Farragut Academy in Pine Beach, NJ.  He was a member of the 11th company and his significant contributions to the color company competition were influential in the selection of “Club 11” as the 1956 Color Company.  

 

Don was an avid competitor in sports (he loved basketball) and loved to play all kinds of card games.  He is survived by his wife, Coleen of Alexandria, VA and a daughter, Eva.