Beverly Faust

August 24, 1940 - February 15, 2021

Beverly J. Faust, 80, died Monday February 15, 2021 at her home. She was born on August 24, 1940 in Oshkosh, WI to Elmer and Lorraine (Daniels) Leinweber. Bev’s first job was at The Hutch in Oshkosh where she met her future husband, James Faust. They married in 1960, but later divorced. In 1967, Bev and Jim opened The Aquarium Pet Shoppe, “Oshkosh’s Little Zoo”. As time passed, the business grew and Bev established Wagging Tails Incorporated which included, Rent-A-Fish, Groom-A-Dog, Luv-A-Pup, Illumination Cattery, L-T-D, and The Aquarium II. Along with her children, Bev ran her businesses until 2000 when she consolidated to open The Fish Bowl. She retired in 2006. Bev was a member of St. Raphael the Archangel Church. Bev is survived by Daughters Julie (Gary) Putzer, Jayne (James “Jimbo”) Boyce, Jill Murray, and son James (Ann) Faust; grandchildren James “JJ” and Joshua Boyce, and Jordyn Faust; step-grandchildren Colin and Graham Murray; great-grandchild James “Jimmy” Boyce, and former son-in-law Tim Murray. She is further survived by sisters Sandy (Dave) Drexler, Lorraine “Rainey” (Daryl) Davis, and Karen (Tim) Hutchison; brothers Larry, William (Terry), Mark (also a godchild), and David (Sharon) Leinweber; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews including godchild Adam Leinweber. We would also like to mention Dawn Dettlaff, who was like another daughter to mom and dear friend to our family. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother Robert, brother Daniel, and sister-in-law Barbara. In keeping with her wishes, a private funeral service will be held for the family. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Park. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the family has decided to hold a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be directed to Father Carr’s Place2B, or Oshkosh Zoological Society. The family would like to give special thanks to Jan and Mary Boyce, and Megan Snow (from Fr. Carr’s), who helped her greatly over the last year. Our mom was raised on a farm where she developed her strong work ethic, and her love of all living things. She was a phenomenal cook and loved to share meals with family and friends. Mom had so much creativity, and drive, which was apparent in everything she touched. Her home and her yard were her “Heaven on earth”. Mom loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandson until her last breath. She had an unending faith in God and looked forward to one day meeting Jesus. “Amazing grace, my chains are gone, I’ve been set free; my God, my Savior has ransomed me! And like a flood, His mercy reigns, unending love and amazing grace!” We loved our mom deeply, and there will be an empty spot in our hearts that no one else can fill. Rest well mom – we love you.