For Tyler

Tyler Benjamin Custer's life ended in the arms of his parents, Keith and Sandy, and his brother, Joel, on January 25, 2005, at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Tyler was born at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio, on August 5, 1984, to Keith E. and Sandra M. (Wilcox) Custer.
A 2003 graduate of Perrysburg High School, Tyler was a three-sport varsity athlete excelling in soccer, football, and track. As a high hurdler, he was NLL champion in 2002. In his junior and senior years, he was the football team's place kicker.
He attended Bowling Green State University as a freshman and currently was a student at The Ohio State University. His interests included his love of sports, music and friends. Tyler was a caring, respectful, creative person who strongly believed in individuality. As an organ donor, Tyler's love and concern for others continues.
He is survived by his parents, Keith and Sandy; brother, Joel B. Custer of Columbus, OH; grandparents, William and Marjory Wilcox of Alliance, OH, and George and Mamie Custer, also of Alliance.
Friends will be received from 2-9 p.m. on Saturday in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E.S. Boundary St., Perrysburg, OH (419-874-3133). Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2005, in Grace United Methodist Church, 601 E. Boundary St., Perrysburg, with Pastor Bill Bauman and Pastor Timothy Philabaum officiating. Burial will be in Fort Meigs Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made in the form of contributions to the Tyler B. Custer Memorial Fund, c/o Key Bank, 1088 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg, OH 43551, Attention Monica Kernahan to be used for special counseling needs for students of the Perrysburg Public Schools.