Robert Frederick Custer passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023. Robert known as Fred to family and friends. Fred was born on March 27, 1941, to Wilton and Vlasta “Stell” Custer. He hailed from a second-generation Czech family that settled in Lincoln, NE. After high school, Fred served in the Navy then on to college to obtain a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Fred was an accountant for several years in the Kansas City area before opening his own practice here.
On November 15, 1987, he married Gloria Longley, who survives. Additionally, he is survived by his four children, Ben Custer his wife Lynda, Nate Custer and his wife Kristin, Beth Whitney and her husband Kevin, and Michelle Custer. Also surviving are his four stepchildren Wendy Cost and her husband Dean, Paige Murphy, Rusty Longley and his wife Kristin, and Jeff Longley and his wife Shelly. Fred is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, one great grandbaby, and his niece Sheri Custer. He is preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers Billy and Jerry Custer.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the VFW Post 9550 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS. Fred chose to be cremated and a military graveside burial will be later for family only. In Lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Good Samaritan Society and/or Good Shepherd Hospice both in Olathe.
The family would like to thank the exemplary services of Good Samaritan Society and Good Shepherd Hospice in Olathe, KS.
