|
Obit: Metz, William (1936 – 2007)
Surnames: Metz, Schmuhl, Grunenwald, Hoover, Ketterer, Rozzo, Sutter, Zuelsdorff, Sampon, Gagliano, Karls, Smallman ---Source: Foto News (Merrill, Lincoln County, Wis.) Wednesday, 7 Mar. 2007; page 9 ---Metz, William (5 Mar. 1936 – 26 Feb. 2007) William Metz William Metz, 70, of Merrill, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, at his residence. Born in Milwaukee on March 5, 1936, William was the son of the late James and Rose Schmuhl Metz. He married Karen Grunenwald on Dec. 3, 1982, in Merrill. She survives. After high school Bill joined the Army and was stationed in Germany where he drove truck and helped on reconstruction projects. Bill farmed in the town of Pine River from 1968 to 1981. He then worked as service manager at various local auto dealerships, retiring from Brickner's in Antigo in 1996. Since retiring, he helped his son Greg at Metz Construction. Bill enjoyed woodworking, puttering and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Karen, Merrill; sons Steve, Alabama; Douglas, California; and Greg (Stacey), Merrill; daughters Charyl (David) Hoover, Marathon; Wendy (Anthony) Ketterer, Phoenix, Ariz.; Nancy (James) Rozzo, Grovetown, Ga.; and Malinda (Jeff) Sutter, Berea, Ohio; steps-sons Andrew (Julie) Zuelsdorff and Jason (Jeannie) Zuelsdorff, both of Merrill; and grandchildren Jessica, Zach, Benjamin, Amy, Zavier, Chris, Britney, Ryan, Katrina, Michael, Bradley, Kelsey, Natalie, Allison, Emily, Jacob, Nicole, Taylor, Jamie and Jillian. Also surviving are brothers Bernard (Shirley), Milwaukee; Gregory, Wisconsin; and Wayne (Paula), Lannon; and sisters Shirley Sampon, Margaret (Charles) Gagliano and Lucille Metz, all of Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by sister Karen Karls. Funeral services were Saturday, March 3, at the Waid Funeral Home, Merrill. Rev. Robert Smallman officiated.
|
|
**This Lincoln Co., WI Internet Library, ALHN & AHGP website is dedicated to the free sharing of information by researchers, local historians, genealogists and educators. Because of our non-profit status, submissions are not to be used for profiteering of any kind. Our representatives cannot accept gratuities beyond the basic expenses (i.e. postage, copying, courthouse or rental fees) for obtaining requested information. We reserve the right to ban the involvement of anyone who intentionally disregards these policies. Promotion of research services or publications is not permitted on these pages, or by our representatives without the prior endorsement of the site overseers. If you need professional help, we recommend contacting an accredited genealogist. Please show your appreciation for this database by Becoming a Lincoln County History Buff.
*** This copyrighted Lincoln Co., Wis. genealogy and history material is used on this nonprofit site with permission of the submitter. Contact us if you are personally aware of anyone using this submitted data inappropriately. It may not be copied and posted on any commercial genealogy sites such as Family Tree Maker or the merged companies Ancestry.Com/RootsWeb/MyFamily or sold for personal profit.
This page is a part of the Lincoln County, WI Internet Library Project Every submission is protected by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998.
|