Mr. Alan R. Faber

Alan Faber, 87, Green Bay passed away in a peaceful sleep at his home on May 10, 2024. Alan was born on January 2,1937 in Trenton, NJ to the now late Robert and Helen (Roberts) Faber. He attended Morrisville PA public schools and Pennington School in New Jersey, where he graduated in 1954. On August 14, 1954, he married the former Marilyn Pisauro in Yardley, PA. Alan began his career in hydraulics at Delaval Turbine in Trenton NJ where he was a sale specialist in the New York City office. In 1964 he joined Houdaille Industries to manage their line of industrial and aircraft hydraulic equipment throughout the Midwest. In 1965 he joined the Dynex division of Applied Power Industries as sales manager of their high-pressure hydraulic pump and motor line, Tektro. In 1967 Alan moved to Plymouth, MI and joined Roberts Engineered Products in Livonia, MI. What started as a small 6-person business went on to become 3 separate hydraulic and pneumatic distribution businesses in Livonia and Grand Rapids, MI. In 1978 the businesses were sold to British firm Lucas Industries to expand their distribution to the US. In 1982 Alan left Lucas and joined Stone Hydraulics/Fenner Fluid Power where he was responsible for sales in the eastern third of the US. During this time Alan was approached by Walther –Prazision, a German quick coupling manufacturer to bring their products to the US as their Sales Director of the Americas. In 1997 Alan retired and continued to do consulting work for Walther for several years until fully retiring in Punta Gorda, Florida. Alan was active throughout the years with numerous organizations. He was a past president of the Plymouth, MI Jaycees as well as being a member of the National Fluid Power Society, North Cape Yacht Club in LaSalle, MI and a member of the Platinum Point Yacht Club in Punta Gorda Fl. Alan enjoyed boating in and around Detroit, MI and Punta Gorda, FL on boats ranging from a small speed boat to a 34’ sailboat and a 35’ cruiser. With his wife Marilyn he enjoyed waterskiing, boating from Detroit to Mackinaw Island and to Put in Bay and Cedar Point, OH, and taking their cruiser from Florida to the Bahamas. During his retirement, Alan was an avid golfer and traveler. With his wife by his side, he experienced numerous travel adventures by land and sea, visiting Europe, Australia, South America and China. Alan is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, daughter Robin L. (late Michael) Horton, Dr. Alan R. (Pamela) Faber, Karen L. Faber, six grandchildren: Erin (Ross) Headley, Matthew (Benjamin Paciello) Horton, Alyssa Pennini, David Pennini, Andrew Faber, Alan” Skippy” (Maya) Faber, three great grandchildren: Byron Headley, Ellowyn Headley, Cedric Headley. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In accordance with Alan’s wishes there will be a private service for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Mr. Alan R. Faber

January 2, 1937 - May 10, 2024