Eugene R. Metzger

Mr. Metzger was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 13, 1926, a son of the late Nicholas F. and Etta Marie (Seigfried) Metzger. He attended St. Joseph Elementary School and was a graduate of Lebanon High School. Eugene entered the United States Army during WWII, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre and was stationed in Japan for a period of time. He was an employee for over 30 years at Allison’s Transmissions in Indianapolis where he worked in the shipping and receiving department as a foreman. He was married to Irvena (Sheets) Metzger in 1953. Mrs. Metzger died in 1978. A devoted family man and church member, Eugene also enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Memberships: St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon Officiating: Rev. Timothy Kroeger The Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 319 East South Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation is planned for Wednesday, May 27, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Interment will follow military rites at St. Joseph Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana. Prayer Services will be held on Wednesday, at Myers Mortuary, at 3:30 p.m. Survivors: Three Children: Michael L. Metzger – Thorntown, Indiana Karen J. Metzger – Lebanon, Indiana John J. Metzger and wife, Marlena Lebanon, Indiana Granddaughter: April Schipper and husband, Drew – Lebanon, Indiana Step Granddaughter: Melissa Smith and husband, Randy – Lebanon, Indiana Two Great Granddaughters: Dakota Schipper Hayven Schipper Step Great Granddaughter: Chloe Wilson One Brother: Donald J. Metzger - Lebanon, Indiana Two Sisters-in-law: Doris Jean Metzger – Thorntown, Indiana Karen E. Metzger – Lebanon, Indiana A Number of Nieces and Nephews Survive Deceased: In addition to his parents and his wife, Eugene was preceded in death by siblings, Ruth Hickam, Nicholas F. Metzger, James B. Metzger, Robert Metzger, and Barbara Metzger, a sister-in-law, Rose Metzger, and a brother-in-law, Richard Hickman. Memorials: St. Joseph Catholic Church 319 East South Street Lebanon, Indiana or Boone County Humane Society P.O. Box 708 Lebanon, Indiana 46052

Eugene R. Metzger

July 13, 1926 - May 23, 2015