Metzger, Melvin C. “Mel” of Concord left us for Heaven to be with the Lord on December 19, 2013 at the age of 82. Mel was born on April 21, 1931 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to William and Viola (Kuphal) Metzger. Melvin married the love of his life Nancy (nee Schmit) Metzger at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lannon, Wisconsin on June 13, 1953.
Survivors include: Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Schmit) Metzger, Loving father of Cheryl (Darrell) Christian, Dale (Judy) Metzger, Lori (Erick) Frommgen, Sharon (Tony) Pugh, Grandchildren Deejay Christian, Michelle Almandi, Tony (Nikki) Metzger, Tina (Brandon) Ottson, Josh, Becky, Austin and Kiara Frommgen, Nicole, Amber and Cora Pugh. Great Grandchildren Alexis and Natalie Christian, Kailee and Brooklyn Ottson, Jaylynn Metzger. Sisters Evelynn, Shirley (Ralph), Sister-in-Laws Marge, Marion and many other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by parents William and Viola, Sister Alice, Brothers Harvey, William and Robert. Sister-in-Laws Irene and Catherine. Brother-in-Laws Erv, Ed, Wally.
Mel farmed for many years on the family farm in Lannon. Then he owned and operated in partnership Eichstaedt Implement dealerships in Hartford, Wales, and Watertown. He was your friendly “John Deere Dealer” for 30 years. Mel also bought and sold farms. He enjoyed traveling, snowmobiling, bowling, dartball, and gambling excursions. He belonged to Concord snowmobile clubs for many years. He belonged to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Golden Lake and worshiped faithfully. Mel especially enjoyed riding his green machines and spending time with friends and family.
Visitation will be held on Sunday December 22, 2013 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm. at St. John's Lutheran (W407 HWY 18 Sullivan, WI. 53178). Funeral Services will held on Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sullivan (Hwy 18) at 11:00am. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of service.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sullivan, Sullivan EMS, or Rainbow Hospice.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
St. Johns Lutheran Church
W405 HWY 18
Sullivan, WI 53178
Phone: (262) 593-8630
Monday, December 23, 2013
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Johns Lutheran Church
W405 HWY 18
Sullivan, WI 53178
Phone: (262) 593-8630
Monday, December 23, 2013
11:00 AM
St. Johns Lutheran Church
W405 HWY 18
Sullivan, WI 53178
Phone: (262) 593-8630