Paul J. Metzler
June 19, 1936 ~ June 14, 2020
Age 83, formerly of St. Paul. Paul flew home on June 14, 2020.
Paul loved his family and enjoyed people watching. He could be found walking the outdoors, making his way to Walmart and the Dairy Queen, or spending time at the public library. Throughout his life Paul enjoyed many hobbies and activities including drumming, photography, developing photos, making movies, biking, and running. He was talented in building model airplanes, and even dared to bring some to flight. Paul proudly served our country in the United States Air Force.
Preceded in death by parents, Elmer & Lucille; siblings, Lillian Brunkow, Doris Thomas, Marjorie King, George, Tom, John. Survived by siblings, Helen Baller, Ken (Joan), Don; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
A private family interment will take place on Friday, June 19th at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. A celebration of Paul’s Life will take place at a later date.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Paul’s military service to our country.
Uncle Paul you will be missed. You were at every holiday and then some. Usually with a video camera or a camera. But I got you this time this past Christmas! I don’t know what song you were playing, but you sure were having fun!
My sincere condolences to the family of Paul I am not sure but I think that he was my neighbor in the oakhill cottages in scandia Minnesota
Paul played the drums in the basement On mine haha and drive mother crazy John would do the same after Paul Then I (Don) would try also
Peggy Barnett & Dana House Our sincere condolences to your family! Paul was our neighbor and we got to know him very well as we had spoken on several occasions just living next door and sharing neighborly dinners and treats. He was a very friendly person and he is missed since we moved away and always kept him in our thoughts even though he is gone now we will always remember him as a very special friend. Goodbye Paul!