Local Figure David Red Faulkenberg Dies, Community Mourns Loss

David "Red" Faulkenberg, a 72 year old member of the Grandview and Tell City area community, died on December 10, 2025. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Zoercher Gillick Funeral Home. The notice of his passing lists survivors and provides brief biographical information along with visitation and service times. The funeral home is accepting condolences and remembrances on behalf of the family.

Faulkenberg was identified in local notices by his widely used nickname Red, a moniker that reflected his longstanding ties to the area. Those ties, noted in the published notice, were a focus of remembrances and of the information provided to neighbors and friends who wish to honor his life. The published arrangements include options for the community to send condolences and to participate in visitation and services.

For many in Perry County, the loss of a familiar local figure underscores the role that longtime residents play in the social fabric of small communities. Funerals and visitations are often moments when neighbors, former classmates, co workers, and civic groups gather to share memories and to provide practical support to surviving family members. Local institutions such as the funeral home and churches commonly coordinate these gatherings, and residents seeking details on times and locations are advised to contact Zoercher Gillick Funeral Home for confirmation.

The notice lists survivors and other family connections, and it offers the community a way to express sympathy and to honor Faulkenberg’s life and local ties. Beyond immediate family, the broader impact of a passing like this is felt in volunteer networks, workplaces, and informal neighborhood relationships that rely on continuity of personal connections. The death of a longtime resident can prompt renewed attention to community support systems and to the ways neighbors sustain one another through loss.

As arrangements proceed, the funeral home will provide final visitation and service schedules and guidance for those who wish to attend or to send tributes. For residents seeking to pay respects, contacting the funeral home will provide the most current information.