Dec. 17, 1923 – Aug. 21, 2010


Edwin Custer Sr. passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, in the company of his loving family. He was 86.

Ed was born to Vincent and Freda Custer on Dec. 17, 1923, in Chippewa County. On Feb. 18, 1956, he wed "the love of his life," Dena Engstrom, who preceded him in death May 10, 1991. He now joins her in eternal peace. They raised their family in Waukesha.

Ed retired from Miller, Bradford and Risberg in 1986 and moved with Dena to Grand Island, Fla. There, he served as a volunteer fireman/first responder for his community. Ed was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Ed always loved a good game of cards, but hated losing. He will be fondly remembered as a good friend, neighbor and devoted family man, always willing to lend a hand. Ed was a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church, and faithful in his attendance.

Ed is survived by his son, Edwin Jr. (Carlene) of Foresthill, Calif.; daughters, Marcy (John) of Anchorage, Alaska, Marie (Kurt) of Greenfield, Paula Schrenk (Benny) of Foresthill, Carol Fabrick of Bunnell; granddaughters, Catherine (Mike) and Dena (Chris) Schrenk and Verena and Marlena Fabrick; great-granddaughters, Ashlan and Charlotte; his sisters, Marie McElroy and Elizabeth Morning; sisterin-law, Muriel Custer; special friend, Beverly Wegner; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ernest, Victor and Harold; and his sister, Margaret Miller.

Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the 4 p.m. memorial service Saturday, Sept. 11, at Olson Funeral Home, 1516 Larson St., Bloomer, with the Rev. Eldon Carlson officiating.

Olson Funeral Home is serving the family. For more information, call 715-568-5250. Online condolences may be expressed at olsonfuneralhomebloomer.com.