Merl Roy Custer, 79, died April 5, 2023. Services were held Wednesday, April 12 at the Midway Country Church in Logan, OK. Interment followed in Kiowa Cemetery in Logan. Services were under the direction of Scotty Schilling Funeral Director of Follett.
He was born Dec. 13, 1943 and was raised in Logan, OK. He attended the Midway Country Church. He attended school in Sunset and Darrouzett, and graduated from Beaver. He earned the FFA State Farmer degree in 1961, and later attended OSU, graduating in 1965 with a degree in animal science and minor in meat science.
He was a farmer and rancher, hauled fertilizer and wheat, worked at the Beaver Sale Barn, Born Farms, and was supervisor of Silo Feeders for Preferred Beef Group of Booker for 15 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Lamona Ward.
He is survived by his son Mervin Custer, of Woodward, OK; daughter Shari Moore of Helena, OK; sister Bonita File of Perryton, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family suggests memorials to Gideons International, PO Box 254, Perryton, TX 79070 or Kiowa Cemetery, 28440 NS 154 Rd., Laverne, OK 73848.
Online condolences may be made at www.schilling fhg.com