"I am so sorry to hear of John?s passing. He had such a quirky sense of humor - just like a big teddy bear. Prayers and sympathy to his family. Another gone too soon ??"
In loving memory of
John Charles Custer
April 23, 1954 - September 20, 2021
South English- John Charles Custer was born April 23, 1954 in Sigourney, Iowa the son of Paul Joseph & Byrna Rae (Meyer) Custer. He graduated from Tri-County High School in 1972 and attended UNI College. On May 24, 1986 John was united in marriage to Robin Ronae Wiseman at the Webster United Methodist Church. He worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier for 38 years. John served on the English Valley School Board for many years as well as the Modern Coop Phone Company Board for many years. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and spending time with his grandsons. John died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney, Iowa at the age of 67 years.
He is survived by his wife Robin of South English; two children Andrew (Erin) Custer and Abby (Adam) Kerkove all of North English; three grandchildren Abe & Cy Custer and Bennett Kerkove; two brothers Jim (Harriett) Custer of Anna Cortez, Washington and Joe Custer of Cleaveland Heights, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents and a sister Jackie Gregan.
No services will be held at this time. Powell Funeral Home in North English is caring for John and his family. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com
Tributes
"Robin and family, so sorry to hear about John. John was one of my best friends and companion through high school and beyond. Always a great conversationalist and walking encyclopedia for useless trivia, John was quite the comedian. I will miss his gentle demeanor and his distinctive laugh. "
"He loved to explain things (in 20 seconds or so) ?Hi everybody? with a cigarette in hand and six presents under arm Letting in the cold, as Andrew and Abby trundled under arm, corralled by Robin Past the dessicated turkey and amorphous stuffing And the Jesus clock??close the door!? He loved cards and Cardinals and Donald Duck He was gentle, he was kind, he was funny Cared about what mattered, not about what didn?t stood his ground without bruising it? Even the smoke liked him And everybody loved him. And when a good man dies, One hears in birdsong A daylong lament For the prosy and leaden bend Of a shrunken world."
"Robin so sorry to hear about John. Sending Love and Hugs to you and your family."
"I was friends with John in high school and at UNI. He used to give me rides back home for visits in his VW Beetle. He would always help me carry my suitcase up three flights of dorm stairs while singing ?The Long and Winding Road? at top volume. He was a great guy, and so much fun. My sincere sympathies to his family."
"John was a year ahead of us at Tri-County, I always remember him being such a happy guy. Please know we are saddened to learn of his passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. "
"John would gas up his mail vehicle @ our station every morning. When he'd come in the door we'd start singing an oldie but goodie classic. He loved it & would join in. What fond memories of a great guy. . ."
"My deepest sympathy to Robin and the family. John was a pleasure to work with and always a caring person. We had great chats about baseball and the cardinals. I remember his excitement to becoming a grandfather. RIP dear friend. "