William Custer Obituary

CUSTER

William Robert

William Robert Custer formerly of Perrysburg, OH passed away in Jacksonville, FL, on November 12, 2012. He was born in Cleveland, OH, on April 3, 1922.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Annabel; daughters, Sherri Donnell of Fleming Island, FL, Robin Cauthen of Marietta, GA, and Amy Falconer of ST Augustine, FL. He has seven grand-children and a great-grand-daughter.

He served his country in the US Navy during World War II as a Lieutenant in the Pacific Theater of War. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister. Bill (a.k.a. Papaw) was a great man and true inspiration for all. He was a wonderful husband, father, leader, successful businessman and mentor. He was proud of his family and devoted to them.

"So, I wish I knew where the Lord's house is, And someday I'm sure I'll know. For I'm only here for a visit, Then the Lord will invite me to go." - Bill Custer

Donations can be made to your local Human Society or to the Mayo Pulmonary Research Clinic 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32224.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/development/cardiovascular-pulmonary.html

Published by The Blade on Nov. 17, 2012.
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You will always be a part of me!

Amy Custer

February 17, 2013

You were just the Best! I will miss you more then anyone knows!For the past 30 years you and Annabel were the one's I always looked up to. You were the Father I never had, fishing, hunting, playing cards, golfing were just some of the things I will never forget doing with you and Annabel. Your wonderful girls were like my sisters I never had, and Annabel was like my second mother. You were the greatest, and will be missed! I love you Bill!

Paul & Penny Gamrat

November 21, 2012

You were my role model, my best friend, my hero.....I love you papa!

Curtis Edwards

November 19, 2012

My sincerest sympathies to the family. Bill was such an interesting man. He always made you feel welcome and there was never a dull moment with him. He made so many people laugh and I know he will be missed by all for many many years to come. RIP sweet Bill

Linda Beck

November 18, 2012

We will be "A little bit of you going on forever", dad we miss you!

Sherri Donnell

November 18, 2012

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