OBIT: Kenneth K. "Slab" CUSTER, 1998, Somerset, Somerset County, PA

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  CUSTER
  
  Kenneth K. "Slab" Custer, 75, of Bopie Lane RD 8, Somerset, died Aug. 15,
  1998 at Somerset Hospital.  Born March 30, 1923, in Somerset Township.  Son
  of the late Walter P. and Mary (Ryan) Custer.  Preceded in death by: wife,
  Betty M. (Keyser) on April 6, 1994; sister Rona; brother-in-law Albert
  "Bud" Bethel; and a son-in-law James Mostoller.  Survived by: a daughter,
  Cindy married to Roger Newman of Friedens; sons, Timothy, married to the
  former Brenda Twombly of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., and Kevin, married to the
  former Julie Schnatterly of Friedens; grandchildren, Tim, Jayson, Justin,
  Ryan, Mia and Fred.  Also survived by a brother Walter R. "Bobby" of
  Somerset, sister, Kathleen Bethel of El Centro, Calif., a dear friend
  Lovetta Lensbower, and many nieces and nephews.  He was a veteran of World
  War II, serving in the United States Army where he served as a sergeant. 
  Also served with the National Guard when activated for service in the
  Korean War.  Member of Somerset Lodge 358 F.& A.M., Harrisburg Consistory
  and Jaffa Shrine, Altoona.  A ham radio operator since the age of 11
  (w3wgx).  His hobbies also included playing bluegrass music and
  NASCAR/Winston Cup Racing.  Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Monday
  and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Miller Funeral Home, Somerset. 
  Services of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Friedens Lutheran
  Church.  Rev. Jack Timm officiating.  Interment, St. John's Cemetery.  In
  lieu of flowers family, suggests memorial contributions to the charity of
  your choice or the American Cancer Society.
  
  Daily American, August 17, 1998
  
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