| Graduation Year | Class of 1952 |
| Date of Birth | Aug 09, 1934 |
| Date of Passing | Jan 27, 2022 |
| About | Douglas Eugene Falting, 87, Waynetown, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at Whitlock Place in Crawfordsville. He was born in Charlevoix, Mich. on Aug. 9, 1934 to the late Arthur & Joy (Crandell) Falting. Mr. Falting graduated from Charlevoix County School in 1952 and also graduated from Brescia University in Owensboro, Ky. He proudly served his country in the United States Army 101 Airborne Division as a Paratrooper and was also a MP. He was a Kentucky State Trooper for 10 years then worked in agricultural sales. He enjoyed golfing, listening to blue grass music, square dancing, he loved his dogs, and spending time with his family. He always had a story to tell you and never knew a stranger. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. On Dec. 31, 1954 he married the love of his life, Helen Morine Hightower, who preceded him in death on March 30, 2013. Survivors include his three daughters, Donna and Rick Hansen of Terre Haute, Pam and Kevin Kellison of Yountsville and Amy and Brett Bollinger of Beulah, Colo.; a brother, Art and Jane Falting of Charlevoix, Michigan; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen; three brothers, Dick, Bill and Don Falting; and a sister, Beverly Falting. Cremation was chosen with a graveside service at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at 1 p.m., with Pastor Loren Stephens officiating. The service will be recorded which can be viewed on his obituary page at www.sandersfuneralcare.com Sanders Shoemaker Funeral Care entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com |
