Doyt Eugene Custer

Doyt Eugene Custer, 88 of New Port Richey, Fla., and formerly of Van Wert, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2005, at the New Port Inn in New Port Richey.

He was born August 7, 1917, in Ohio City, the son of the late Gilbert and Myrtle (Brunni) Custer. He married Mildred (Debacher) Evans, who died in 1998.

Mr. Custer was a lifelong resident of Van Wert until his move to Florida six years ago. He was a retired employee of the Van Wert City Street Department. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II and was a life member of both American Legion Post 178 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 (former post commander), both of Van Wert.

Survivors include a son, Terry (Linda) Custer of Holiday, Fla.; one daughter, Kathy (Joseph) Young of Homosassa, Fla.; three grandsons, Troy (Felicia) Custer, Roderick (Betty) Custer and Jason Young, all of New Port Richey, and five great-grandchildren, Brett, Cody and Ciara Custer and Tory and Cory Custer, all of New Port Richey.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Harold, Forest, Edmund and Glen Custer; a sister, Agnes Custer, and one grandson, Aaron Custer.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert, with the Rev. Daniel Cook officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City, with military graveside rites performed by the combined honors unit of Legion Post 178 and VFW Post 5803.

Viewing hours are 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to VFW Post 5803 or Community Health Professionals-Hospice.