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Robert G. Faber
Robert G. Faber, 91, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, died on 14 November 2017. The Funeral was held at Beth Israel Congregation of Ann Arbor on Thursday, 16 November 2017 at 12:30 PM . Rabbi Robert Dobrusin officiated. Interment at Beth Israel Memorial Garden in Arborcrest Cemetery, 2521 Glazier Way, Ann Arbor MI 48105.
The family of Robert G. Faber will be gathering through the evening of Thursday, November 16 at the residence, 1921 Boulder Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48104. The phone number is 734-780-7380. Robert G. Faber, 91 years old, of Ann Arbor, MI, passed away early Tuesday morning at his home. Born March 16, 1926, the youngest of three children to parents Harry Faber and Bertha Weinberg Faber in Trenton, NJ. His sister Florence Faber Vine and brother Norman "Bud" (both deceased) stayed near their parents in New Jersey while Bob went to Georgia with the Army and then Lehigh College after WWII. He ventured to Ann Arbor in 1954 looking for an improved business climate and with big dreams for his wife, Ann Arbor native Eunice (nee Mintz, also deceased) and year-old son. He immediately fell in love with his adopted city and rented space on Main Street for a fabrics and notions shop which he opened on October 4, 1954, the same day his second son was born. Faber's Fabrics was soon renowned for the patient and friendly service Bob and Eunie and their sales staff afforded their customers. The family grew and the business expanded; a daughter arrived in 1958 and Faber’s relocated across Main Street to the Orpheum Theater building while operating satellite stores first in Ypsilanti, and, later, into the newest innovation in retail real estate: shopping malls. Bob’s dedication to service extended into local politics, he served two terms as Second Ward Democratic city councilman (1969-73) and ran, unsuccessfully, for Mayor in 1981. As discount ready-made clothing largely replaced home-sewing, Bob abandoned the rag trade and leveraged his passion for adventure into a new business, Faber Travel, on Liberty Street. After many years and some success, he retired to concentrate on writing thoughtful, often humorous essays about politics, playing golf, and aging gracefully. Some of them found their way into the Ann Arbor News as a semi-regular column. He is survived by his children David Faber, Michael (Melissa) Faber, Suzanne (Richard Fizdale) Faber, his grandchildren, great-grandchild, and his loving friend and companion, Harriet Selin. It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Robert G. Faber may do so by making a contribution to: Southern Poverty Law CenterClick to Visit Charity Website |