Elmer J. Faust Jr., 82, of Northampton, died March 15, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Care, Allentown. He was the husband of Jean F. (Chabak) Faust for 31 years.

Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Elmer J. Sr. and Eliza (Rickert) Faust.

He was a 1960 graduate of Northampton High School.

He served his country as a SP4 in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He was last employed by the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation as a crane operator for 15 years before retiring in 1975.

He was a longtime member of Grace United Church of Christ.

He was a life member of Alliance Fire Company, Northampton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Katie Derr of Bethlehem; nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Chester and John; and a sister, Margaret Milisits.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.