“Ricky” was born on July 10th, 1944 in Washington, D.C. Ricky passed of natural causes while being cared for by family. He was an avid outdoorsman and wildlife conservationist. He resided in Fairfax, Va for the majority of his life where he worked as a self-employed taxidermist.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Norma Jean Tolson; father, Ralph Junior Custer; and step-father, Walter “Dan” Tolson. He is survived by his brother, Ralph Custer of Manassas; sister, Barbara Schutt of Florida; step-brother, Jimmy Tolson of King George; nephew, Justin Schutt of North Carolina; nephew, Daniel Custer of Fredericksburg; nephew, Michael Custer of Florida; niece, Jackie Schutt of Florida; 4 grand-nieces and 4 grand-nephews.
Funeral services and internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to The Wildlife Foundation of Virginia at P.O. Box 62, Norge, VA 23127 or at VAWildlife.org.
