Passing of OGR author/contributor Joe Fauty

I always enjoyed his forum posts and OGR articles.  It's a shame that his layout will never be completed.

Chuck

I am sorry to her this. I just finished reading his article, and like all his previous ones it was very informative. What a sad time

I am very sorry to read this. I was reading his Run 326 article yesterday thinking that a minor modification to the very interesting structure would have a place on my planned layout.

RIP Joe Fauty

Last Shipment ...

A week or so ago, Joe Fauty purchased from me and I shipped to him six Ameri-Towne building kits. Joe explained that he builds and customizes the kits as a hobby activity.  I wonder what will happen to those buildings now that they are part of his estate. Passed along to someone according to his inheritance plan, I presume.

Mike Mottler   LCCA 12394
mottlermike10@gmail.com

I am very sad. His work was exceptional. He freely shared his knowledge. I always enjoyed reading his threads.......a beautiful layout in progress.....now, will never be finished......

He will be missed and remembered.

Peter

God bless and prayers for the family 

Joe was a top notch guy!  I always enjoyed visiting with him and marveled at his artistry.  Joe will certainly be missed by our community and the hobby in general.  Bless his family and friends during their time of sorrow.

My sincerest condolences to his family.  I always enjoyed his posts and articles.  His passing is a loss for our hobby.  RIP

So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Though I never met him, I felt as though I knew him through his posts and articles. RIP Joe.

John

God bless. I got the new OGR magazine in the mail Friday and haven't had a moment to get a look. I'm looking forward to reading Joe's article in it.

I'm sorry to hear of Joe's passing, I always enjoyed his posts and OGR contributions.  As Peter said, "He will be missed and remembered".  My condolences to his family.  Rest In Peace Joe.

My condolences to his surviving family. I first herd about his untimely death this morning where Joe usually posts on the Sunday Scenic Showcase. I will mis his posts for sure.

So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was always willing to share his knowledge and was very creative and talented. He will be missed.

Andy

Sorry to hear this. Always looked forward to his posts on the Scenic Showcase. His articles in OGR were well written with the intent that encouraged modelers to try different methods and think outside the box. He will be missed.

Joe and I worked together on many projects over the years. He called me many times over the years for advise and it was always a pleasure to help him. I am in shock. I will pray for his family in this time of crisis and I am sure everyone else on the forum will also. Joe has made a great contribution to our hobby and will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace Joe.

Enjoyed chatting with him… My condolences.

My condolences, I was just reading his article yesterday, obviously a very talented man.

My condolences to Joe's family.

His posts were always well written and informative. Looking forward to reading his last few articles.

Bob

R.I.P. Joe Fauty.

My condolences to the family. I'm sure God will love his company.

Prayers for Joe and His family!!!!

I'm simply astonished!  I've been following his thread on scenery for his new layout and always marveled at his posts in Sunday Scenic Showcase.  Godspeed Joe you will be missed.  Condolences to family, friends and acquaintances.

I'm saddened to hear of the passing of Joe Fauty. I've always enjoyed reading his posts on the Forum and articles in OGR Magazine. He was a dedicated modeler and a craftsman. My condolences to Joe's family and friends.

MELGAR

When I got the email this morning from Mark, a friend and fellow club member with Joe Fauty in the Prescott area where he lived, I was saddened. His articles were well thought out and informative. I am not sure I ever met him when visiting the layouts in the Prescott area but knew of his work.

My condolences to his family and friends. Hopefully his "Unfinished Symphony" will be part of his heritage for his family, if not at least donated for the public to see at the display his club does in a local mall.

I'm sad to hear this. Condolences to Joe's family.

Very sad.  Sending condolences to his friends and family.

Oh no,,,,,When I went to Arizona for the winter, I use to drive up to his shop for the day and visit him. I had no idea about this. So sad, he was a great craftsman and even better gentleman. RIP.

very sad

Bad news about another contributor to our hobby! A loss to all of us.

Sad news. Prayers for his family.

Very sad news. 😞

Joe was a great craftsman, I enjoyed seeing his weekly OGR offerings. I, as many of you, probably have thought about our final days. I can only pray that our creations along with Joes wind up in good hands or in a museum for others to enjoy in the future.

He will be missed.

R.I.P. Joe

It's odd reading about and seeing someone's work one day and their gone the next. A truly gifted man who gave back to the hobby. My condolences to friends and family.

Prayers for the family being sent.

My prayers and condolences to Joe’s family and friends. Joe was a true craftsman who always had something positive to contribute to the forum. He will be missed.

Jim

A sad day and condolences to his family and friends.

Joe was a very talented craftsman and I always enjoyed reading his posts and exchanging ideas on the Forum.

My condolences to his family and those close to him.

Such a wonderful contributor to our hobby. He will be missed.

@Allan Miller posted:

... I feel I should also note that Joe never wanted payment for his articles, and instead asked that any payments be donated to a local food bank in your editor's hometown. His greatest interest was simply in sharing his knowledge and experiences with his fellow model railroaders.

Nice guy.

Joe was always generous with his advice and I will miss his active participation in the forum as well as his OGR articles.  I am fortunate to have purchased one of his models and his legacy will live on across many railroad layouts I am sure.
I am very sorry for his family for this untimely passing...

This is not the type of news I anticipated reading this morning upon logging on the forum.   I'm saddened to learn of his passing and I've always followed his posts with interest.  My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

-Greg

I add my condolences to his family. Although I never met him, it is clear he was very dedicated to this hobby and was a very generous person. Blessings to him.

Michael

Wow, I was just reading Joes article in run 326 New Identity, which is so well written with beautiful pictures and a great description, and looked over at the OGR Page and saw Allan Millers thread indicating the Joe had passed away. This is so sad, I loved reading his articles and seeing pictures of his really nice train layout. Rest In Peace as you will be missed by many model railroaders, we send prayers and condolences to his family and friends. God Bless. Thank you Allan for sharing this information.

My condolences to his family.

I am very sorry to read this. Condolences to all Joe's family and friends. We all lose on such a day. RIP

Jim K

That is really sad news.  Joe will be missed by all of the modeling community, we've lost a great man.  God Bless you Joe, may you rest in peace and my condolences to his family.

I'm sad to hear this. I was just reading his article, too.  He will be missed.  May God bless him and his family.

Mike

When it comes to creating buildings and structures from scratch, Joe was one of those amazing people who could think "3 dimensionally". How does one do that? It must be a God-given talent.

Joe was the one who introduced me to the local model railroader club. We met completely by accident.

When I received my copy of O Gauge Railroading I received his copy as well. Instead of chucking his copy back in the mailbox, I decided to drop it off at his house. I remember he was working on a refinery in his garage the day we met and was completely blown away by his artistry. And make no mistake....his creations were artistry. Strange how paths can cross.

May God already have welcomed you into His abode. Rest in Peace Joe Fauty, Rest in Peace......

RIP Joe, You were a very good friend and You will be missed.

Sorry to hear this.

He made some great personalized building facades for each of my eight (8) grandchildren.   Joe