W. Harold Custer

Garrett – W. Harold Custer, 92 of Garrett passed away Sunday August 2, 2020 at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn. He was born November 26, 1927 to Alexander and Sadie (Grube) Custer. Harold was a 1945 graduate of Garrett High School and a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He was Co-Owner and General Manager of Custer Grain Company from its beginning in 1967 to his retirement in 2000. He was a true friend to the farmers, helping many through tough financial times. He served on the board of Directors of the Indiana Grain and Feed Association and he himself wrote the Indiana State indemnity Fund to protect all Hoosier farmers. He was a member of the Garrett Presbyterian Church, Garrett American Legion and served on the Garrett, Keyser, Butler School Board. Harold married Rosalie Connor on November 18, 1950 in the Garrett Presbyterian Church and she passed away September 30, 1998. He is survived by 2 daughters and 2 sons, Linda (Monty) Schneider of Sellersburg, Karen (Tim) Wheeler of Libertyville, IL, Kevin (Sue) Custer of Garrett and Curt (Linda) Custer of Garrett; 2 exchange student sons, Tony and Luis Navarro of Los Mochis, Mexico; 9 grandchildren, Casey Schneider, Jenna (Corey) Evans, Alexis Wheeler, Doug (Sheila) Wheeler, Tom Wheeler, Kyle Custer, Eric (Jen) Custer, Adam (Jordan) Custer, Megan Custer and 3 great grandchildren, Alister Evans, Ansel Evans and Nolan Wheeler; 2 sister-in-law’s, Marilyn Morris of Gulf Shores, Alabama and Katrina Custer of Garrett. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Rosalie, 2nd wife Anne, a sister Ruth Ross and his brothers, Finley, Wayne, Dale, and Gene Custer. All are welcome at a graveside service at Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, at 11 AM on Saturday August 15, 2020. Rev William Haworth will officiate and the Garret American Legion will conduct military honors. Per the State mandate masks are to be worn. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be given in Harold’s name to the Garrett Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.