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William Metzler Obituary
Metzler, William G. "Bill" 76, of Orland Park, passed on September 8, 2007, beloved husband of 52 years to Jeannette Fay Metzler (nee Michel), loving father of Michelle (Chad) Tomek, Bill, II (Mary), Lori (Scott) Gloodt and Sheri (David) Holler, proud grandfather of 12, Charlie, Jack, Danny, Katie, Bill, III; Jenna, Holly, Thomas; Jake, Cody, Samantha and Colin. Born in 1931 in Chicago's Bridgeport area. Owner of Riverdale Pizza and Willie's Frozen Pizza for 27 years. Services private. Contributions in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 17060 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL, 60477 or to the American Heart Association, 208 South LaSalle St., Suite 900, Chicago, IL, 60604. Cremation Society of Illinois handling arrangements. For info: 1-800-622-8358. 
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Jeanine (Graunke) Reding
September 12, 2007
My condolences to you and your family. I know this leaves a big hole in your heart.
Love,
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