Raymond Metzger Obituary

Remembering Ray fondly. We were next door neighbors on Wolcott.
Our children went to school together.
The Ruane family.

I will miss you so much Grandpa.... Life will not be the same without you in it... I am 43 and have had you my whole life... from being a little girl running into your arms... to an older girl that would eagerly show you my swimming ribbons and medals....to a woman whose hand you squeezed on my Wedding day...held my children when they were born....and always knew exactly what was going on in my life..my Mike`s life.... and theirs... How you did that I never really knew... it wasn`t like I was the only grandchild you had.. :-)
but still you always knew...and asked me about the dogs I was working and what was happening in my life and always knew just what the kids were doing and saying....
The fact you knew my children as you did ...and they knew you ..makes me feel so fotunate even though I am so sad as I type now because I know it will not be any longer....

I love you Granpa... Thank you for loving me despite my many flaws and always making time for Mike and I and Gracie and Michael...

Love You...

He was a Great Grandfather, Grandfather, an Uncle and a Dad and he was beloved in every single way. Great Grandpa was a great man and he loved all of us the same excact amount. I miss you Great Grandpa,and I love you so much. I will never forget you.

For so many years while all the women and girls 12 and older went to galena, the younger girls and the men would hang out. Every year Rosie, Michael, Eve, Noah, myself, and the other kids would put on a fake news show called The Wacky News on Channel 9. Great Grandpa would sit in the middle and watch. He always laughed at it. Great Grandpa always knew what was going on. He was very supportive with Eve and my dance. He always knew what place we got and was excited for us. I loved to hear him talk about everything. I always saw him either in his red chair in his bedroom, or in the other red chair in the living room by the fire place listening to his tapes. Still I go into there bedroom thinking I will se them. I love him and miss him so much. He was and still is a great man. Thanks for the memories.

Love,
Grace

Steve, I had not heard about your fathers passing until I got an email from Ellen today about your mother. Please accept my sincere condolences for both your parents.

When I was about 10, Grace and I were talking about weddings. I said grandpa and grandma will be at mine, but as I got older I realized that might not happen. I remember whenever we went to their old house we would always find the bulls eyes candy in the candy jar on the counter and eat them. When we went over for dinner I would set the table and get drinks, grandpa would always have root beer. Sometimes when we went over I would play my flute for him and his face would always light up. And after we went trick or treating we would always save the tootsie rolls for grandpa. Grandpa you are greatly missed I love you so much.

Gramps, You're the reason I am the way I am to this day. I love you so much for all the Sunday Cubs game we had together. You're amazing. I know looking down today, you wouldn't have thought anything different then while having a Metzger gathering, all of the family being outside having a snowball fight, white washing eachother, "breaking in the new family" and just celebrating what a great life you had and what a beautiful family you started. Love Ya Grandpa. You'll never be forgotten.

Thank you Dad for putting up with my crap for all these years. You taught me alot. I LOVE you and MISS you big time.
Your loving son, Steve

Delia and Family,

Just recently we heard of Ray's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. You must miss him terribly. Thank you for being such nice neighbors on 72nd Pl. We could not have asked for a nicer couple to live next door to.

Metzger Family

Your father was a wonderful man. I am blessed to have known him and the rest of you. My thoughts are with you.

To the man that taught me so much.How to use tools,how to drive,the sense of direction. In travel and life. All the things you showed me I use every day. I'll miss you every day. I Love you very much. Your Son Tony

Uncle Ray you will be missed. You and your wonderful family helped shape my life when you let a young girl fly into Chicago and spend time with you and your loved ones, thank you. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Metzger Family,

I will always remember my many amazing visits with Grandpa & Grandma to Indiana, His laughter I will never forget, His Smile watching all of you will be a memory I will hold on to forever! I am so sorry for your loss, you have a amazing angel now!

Love,

Carla

To All the Metzger Clan --
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad was always one of my favorite people. I have felt blessed to be part of your extended family, right from the time you welcomed a 7 year-old new neighbor into your household.

Please let me know when services are planned. If I can be there, I surely will.

Much aloha,
Kathy J.

Today we read the sad news that Ray Sr. Has passed away We extend our deepest sympathy to your family. ... . We remember fondly having lived for years as your next door neighbors on Wolcott St.
We hope to share in His memorial service. Our deepest sympathy!
Tom and Lil Ruane

My children and I remember the warmth of your Dad and Mom when my children were so young and I was so alone. They were always caring. Bless Ray and Dele.

Pat Myers (Joe, Michelle, Rob and Maripat.)

Dear Mary and Family,

We will be thinking of you, "Mom" and Family as you start down this road of emotions. So many thoughts, so many memories to lean on as you recall all the "wonderfullness" your Dad created for so many.

We will remember all of you as we pray for the strength and guidance you will receive from above. Remember Dad is "watching out" for all of us.

We love you,
Mary Oestmann and Family

Ray & Laura,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Chuck & Jennie Hoff

Tony and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Not many see 89, but still not enough time. God bless.

The Koske and the Provost families extend our deepest condolences to your family.

Hello Liz ... My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Oh how I will miss our talks at the kitchen table.Always interested in hearing all the details of whats new,how everyone is doing. I marveled at your memory,iron clad!! I Loved to hear about your trips out west in the mountains and the different sites you saw. The deep Love you had for your family,will live on! Miss you lots. Your daughter in law,Pam PS.Yes you converted me over to the dark side,(choclate that is!)

I was truly bless to be loved by my Father-in- Law. I always felt like his daughter. I will miss sharing his dark chocolate! Even more I will miss his sparkling eyes when he smiled and the wonderful hugs!

Liz and Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I know you will miss your Dad greatly, but know that he is always with you and watching over you. May God Bless you all and your Dad, and keep you in the palm of His hand.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I always loved talking to Grandpa. He had such wonderful things to say and great advice. I will never forget how much he lit up when he learned I wanted to be a pilot. He would tell me a bunch of facts and interesting stories about planes. He told me he wanted to be one too and said to go for it! Now, more than ever, I want to. I love you so much Grandpa and I will always keep you alive through memory.

We are very sorry for your loss. Grandpa Metzger was such a nice man. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.

I will always cherish our "Army Talks". It was fascinating hearing military stories from a different era. He and I shared a bond of brotherhood, though we were so many years apart. I will miss you grandpa Metzger, and my kids will miss you! The girls told me that you are with granny(my gma) in heaven, and with Jesus. Celine and I were comforted by the words of a couple of 3 yr olds. : )

Wow! What a privilege to have so many good memories of time spent with Dad. What a great man! He made it a priority to spend individual time with all his kids. Always warm, interested and positive. I've always been honored to have him as my dad.

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I'm sorry I never got the chance to meet your Dad, Steve's told me so much about him. If there is anything I can do for your family, please let me know.

Jo Ann

I'm the luckiest person in the world to have a granfather-in-law who loved me so much as if I were his own. Now I never have to question what it's like to have one. Both of mine passed before I was born and Grandpa Metzger filled the spot like no one else ever could! I love you so much and will miss you greatly! I will think of you at all my soccer games!

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

I have a million things running thru my head but I known you know that you are loved and will be missed but remembered for all those wonderful memories. Love you Dad.

He was a wonderful, loving, fun man. He did help raise a thoughtful, considerate and caring family. May God bless you all at this time of sorrow. He will live on in memory. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

We will miss you grandpa. Love you.

Steve and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Phelps family