Duane Faerber

Birch Run, MI

Duane Henry Faerber, 88, our beloved father, grandfather and papa, passed away on October 9, 2026. He was born in Frankenmuth on April 11, 1938 to Henry and Adeline (Techentien) Faerber. Duane attended school in Frankenmuth, graduated at Arthur Hill High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from General Motors Saginaw Steering Gear/Delphi.

Known to his friends as “Dewey’ he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and boating. He was a member of the Frankenmuth Mounted Police (now known as Frankenmuth Police Reserve Officers) and is a member of the Birch Run Moose Lodge.

Left to cherish his memory are three daughters, Vicky (Kenneth) Hayden, Karla Bach and Cindy (Timothy) Beyerlein; seven grandchildren, Joseph (Kasey Shourd) Hayden, Ashley (Bryan Blackstock) Hayden, Leah Hayden, Kailyn (Ryan) Anderson, Kristin (Joshua) Rosalez, Jeffery (Danielle) Beyerlein and Bradley (Sandra) Beyerlein; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson he had not met yet; sister Janet (Wayne) Savage; and many treasured nieces and nephews.

He was pre-deceased by his parents, brother and sister-in-law Bruce and Marilyn Faerber and niece Sharon Middleton.

Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16 at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church in Frankenmuth at 11am. The Reverend Joel Kaiser will officiate. Family will greet visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home on Thursday, October 15 from 4-7pm and at the church from 10am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation in memory of his brother, Bruce, or a veteran’s charity of your choice.