Glenn Dale Custer, 62 of Philadelphia passed suddenly April 3,2020.
Glenn was born in Highlands, NJ to the late Edwin Custer Jr. and late Constance Edson in 1957. Glenn grew up in Philadelphia and joined the US Army in 1981 as part of a M1 Abrams crew. He was stationed at Ft. Knox, Ky., Ft. Hood, Tx., Downs Barracks (Fulda, West Germany) and Ft. Stewart, Ga. He guarded the East/West German border during some years of the Cold War. Glenn was very proud of his service in the military. He was an avid Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, 76ers, Tiger Woods and golfing fan. He was very happy to finally see the Eagles win the Superbowl. He worked his entire life to provide for his family and make sure they flourished. When Glenn was done raising his children and had grandchildren, he proudly purchased a Mercedes Benz which he babied for the rest of his life. Glenn was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His children and grandsons were his pride and joy. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Diane Custer; his children Lisa Wilson (Michael), David Custer (Felicita); his grandsons Nathaniel Wilson, David Hinckley Jr., David Custer Jr., Aidan Custer, Sean Hinckley, and Elias Custer; his siblings Paula Mackay, David Custer, Kathy Custer and Michael Knispel; his nieces Sharon Chavez, Lori Longsjo, Jamie Wilmanski, Valerie Contreras, Regina Burkle and Kate Custer; his nephews John Mackay, Timothy Mackay, Robert Burkle, Steven Custer Jr., Miles Mackay, Alexander Knispel plus numerous grand nieces and nephews, family and friends. He is preceded in death by his siblings Edwin Custer III, Pamela Custer, and Steven Custer Sr.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Beautifully worded. He will be deeply missed. I will always remember my uncle from the army who came to visit with my favorite cousin and do push ups with one hand on our kitchen , my brothers also trying to do it with him . Love you forever and always Uncle! 💙
I’m so sorry for your lost 🙏🙏 my heart goes out to the family like it was told to me I will pass it to you the first year is going to be hard after that it should be a little easier I will miss Glen he was a good person hard worker and took care of his family he’ll always be in our hearts miss you Glen sign ,,,,,,Sanch
Glen, you’ve lived a long full life. Thank you for your service to our nation. Hopefully you’ve met up with our mom and other siblings by now and are enjoying good times. When your spirit comes back, reach out. Let me know it’s you.
You will be missed. Love Aunt Pat
TO MY VERY DEAR DEPARTED BEST****EST BROTHER🥰 I MISS YOU WITH MY ALL HEART AND SOUL. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO ALL MY CRAZY LIFE STORIES AND MAYBE ONE DAY ILL RIGHT THAT BOOK (ill call it living with the CUSTER CURSE). HA frickin HA 😛YOU NEVER SAID MUCH BUT I ALWAYS KNEW YOU CARED .😇AND YOU WOULD TELL IT WILL GET BETTER.🤪 NOW IM ALL ALONE . IT*S WIERD 🧐BROTHER. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH💝. TELL EVERYONE HI😜GOOD BYE SWEET BROTHER💝💖💟💞 , I CALLED YOU JUST TO HEAR YOUR VOICE
TO MY BEST**** EST BROTHER🤩🤩💖. IM SO SORRY I DIDN’T CALL YOU ON THE 2ND IM SUCH A SLACKER . IM JUST SO VERY HAPPY THAT OUR LAST WORDS WERE ,💖💖💖I LOVE YOU 💖💖 I CALLED TO HERE YOUR VOICE IM GONNA MISS YOU SO HARD. 😭TELL EVERYONE HELLO IM PRETTY SURE ITS CROWED UP THERE WITH ALL the CUSTER’S, EDSON’S and,MACKAY’S. hope your not all fighting already.HAHAHA😝 YOU WERE THE BEST I LOVE YOU😘🥰😍😝😛
Dear Uncle Glen,
We didn’t know each other well but I do have some treasured moments . Glad we have those. You will be missed. Glad you are with your brothers and sisters and Mom . Love you 💕
Lori
Dear Glenn
I am so happy and lucky we got to spend time together in the later years. I loved when you stayed with me for a weekend and tried to “steal my dog.” Lol. We really had some good laughs and times ( with Steven too.) You two visiting me and me driving down to Philly. Sometimes I would come by and get you and we would venture across Philly to get Steven and all go out to lunch. We had some funny things happen on the way. Thank you for your years of military service Glenn. You are really going to be missed. Give dad and Steven a big kiss for me. I really can’t believe you are gone. 😢. Love your sister, Kathy 🙏❤️
So glad Glenn and I (and Steven too) had the chance to spend time together . I will always hold those memories in my heart. You will be missed Glenn by all. 🙏❤️ Love and hugs.