Ronald Leroy Faust died November 20, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri at age 82. Dr. Rev. Faust was born July 27, 1943 in Eugene OR. After college, he moved to Missouri to serve as minister for the Disciples of Christ churches in Huntsville, Clever, Lake of the Ozarks, and Smithville MO. Ron was a prolific author and poet with 17 published books about parenting, poetry, a novel, a memoir, and other published works. His doctoral dissertation was about Leisure Ministry, which included a sense of play, love and connection to the deeper meaning of life.
He was a peace activist and member of PeaceWorks, Disciples Peace Fellowship, and American Friends Service Committee. Ron was recognized immediately by his cap and beard, and enjoyed talking on a deeper level with friends, family and new acquaintances. His smile and laughter was magnetic. He and his wife of 56 years enjoyed awe-inspiring adventures, skiing on mountaintops, golfing, canoeing, hiking, traveling, and sunsets on their aptly named "Sabbatical" sailboat.
He loved and supported the performing arts. In college he directed and acted in plays and supported community theater. One of his greatest joys was attending the dance and music performances of his children and grandchildren.
A memorial service will be January 18, 2026 at 3:30pm at Community Christian Church 4601 Main Street Kansas City.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha Minnick and Wallace Faust, and sister Ruthann Shetler.
At his side include his loving wife Toni Faust, and children Jeremy Faust (Jessica) and Tuesday Faust (Brian Barnhart) with 5 grandchildren.
Survivors include siblings Jean Wellman of Trout Lake WA, Deanna McKee of Salem, Utah, Myrna Jo Morales of Buckeye AZ and Garold McKee of Seattle.
