Kenneth R. Metzler
April 17, 1938 ~ March 21, 2025
Metz as he was know by his friends, was born Easter Sunday, April 17, 1938 and passed away March 21, 2025. He was born to Elmer and Lucille Metzler, the 7th of 10 children and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1956. Ken met Joan Hillan in 1956 and in 1958 they were married. After making many friends, Ken retired from West Publishing Co. on January 1, 1995 and continued his friendships with them.
Ken leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Joan; his daughters, Michelle, Susan (Warren), Sharon (Tim); his grandchildren whom he cherished, Don (Teresa), Jennifer (Whip), Kyle, Ben; great-granddaughter, Alice; bonus grandchildren, Nathan, Carrie (Jade), Goma, Opal, Trent, Aiden; sister, Helen; brother, Don; many nieces & nephews. He will be missed.
Private family services.
I am so thankful I was able to talk with Ken after he returned home from the hospital. He was so happy to be back home. He said Joan had made him a big beautiful breakfast that morning. He still had plans for things he wanted to do. He was a happy, happy guy and I am so grateful to have been a part of his life. I love you Ken and I will miss you so very much.
My condolences to Joan and family for your loss.
My love to each of you.
Helen Baller
I remember when Ken wanted to practice his pitches and I would be the catcher
We would do this for hours, when his pitch went way off through the garage window he said it was time for him to leave. Yeah ,and I get blamed for the broken window, it was fun anyway.
I last talked to Ken a few months ago, he sounded good and we talked a more than an hour,
I was Six yrs younger then him but we got along well
I remember the detective movie we made ( Paul, Ken, Tom, John, and myself ) it was so funny to do , we had a great time and plenty of laughs
But I know I will see him again, along with the rest of the family.
My condolences to all of Ken’s Family
Joan, and girls