Carl E. Metzger

Carl E. Metzger, 92, North Manchester, IN died at 1:15 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012 in Peabody Healthcare Center. He was born May 20, 1919 in Kosciusko County, Indiana to Albert H. & Fern E. (Swank) Metzger. On September 29, 1946 he married Wilda E. Poehler. She died March 17, 2010. Surviving are a son, Lee W. Metzger, Lagrange, IN and a sister-in-law Wilma Pinckley of California. One sister, Lela B. Wise is deceased. Carl attended Haines School in Jackson Township, Kosciusko County and graduated from Sidney High School in 1937. He was a farmer retiring in 1986, enjoyed fishing, especially on Spear Lake at North Webster, IN. He also enjoyed gardening. Services will be held Friday, March 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Friends and family may call one hour prior to services at McKee's . Rev. Philip Rittner II will officiate and burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Carl E. Metzger, memorial contributions may be made to Riley Childrens Hospital Foundation, 30 W. Meridian Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or the donor's choice. To send a private condolence to the Metzger family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.