The Van Wert County Courthouse

Sunday, Apr. 12, 2026

Dwight L. Custer

Dwight L. “Hoolie” Custer, 100, of Rockford, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2014, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, where he had been a patient for a short time.

He was born May 22, 1914, in Rockford, the son of the late Frank and Della (Shock) Custer.

American Flag for obituaries 6-2011Survivors include numerous nephews and nieces and their families.

Two brothers, James and Donald Custer; and two sisters, Irene Carter and Lorrine Patterson, also preceded him in death.

There will be no services or visitation.

Preferred memorials: Rockford Carnegie Library or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be left at http://ketchamripley.com.

POSTED: 06/05/14 at 11:28 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries