John O. Metz, 96, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 3:36 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Cedarhurst of Granite City. He was born October 7, 1924 in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Omer and Belva (Snowberger) Metz. He married Anne M. (Mooshegian) Metz on August 12, 1950 and she passed away on July 23, 1995. He was a retired electrician and had worked for General Steel and the Army Corp of Engineers.
He proudly served his country with the United States Army and was a member of Niedringhaus United Methodist Church. John enjoyed his days of gardening and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard L. and Mary K. Metz of Edwardsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Jo Anne and John Crowson of Naples, Florida; two grandchildren and a spouse, Kristin Crowson and Matthew and Kate Metz; two great grandchildren, Zachary and Benjamin Metz; other extended family and friends.
In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Merle and George Metz.
In celebration of his life, a visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.
He proudly served his country with the United States Army and was a member of Niedringhaus United Methodist Church. John enjoyed his days of gardening and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard L. and Mary K. Metz of Edwardsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Jo Anne and John Crowson of Naples, Florida; two grandchildren and a spouse, Kristin Crowson and Matthew and Kate Metz; two great grandchildren, Zachary and Benjamin Metz; other extended family and friends.
In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Merle and George Metz.
In celebration of his life, a visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.
John O. Metz, 96, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 3:36 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Cedarhurst of Granite City. He was born October 7, 1924 in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Omer and Belva (Snowberger) Metz. He married Anne M. (Mooshegian) Metz on August 12, 1950 and she passed away on July 23, 1995. He was a retired electrician and had worked for General Steel and the Army Corp of Engineers.
He proudly served his country with the United States Army and was a member of Niedringhaus United Methodist Church. John enjoyed his days of gardening and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard L. and Mary K. Metz of Edwardsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Jo Anne and John Crowson of Naples, Florida; two grandchildren and a spouse, Kristin Crowson and Matthew and Kate Metz; two great grandchildren, Zachary and Benjamin Metz; other extended family and friends.
In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Merle and George Metz.
In celebration of his life, a visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.
He proudly served his country with the United States Army and was a member of Niedringhaus United Methodist Church. John enjoyed his days of gardening and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard L. and Mary K. Metz of Edwardsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Jo Anne and John Crowson of Naples, Florida; two grandchildren and a spouse, Kristin Crowson and Matthew and Kate Metz; two great grandchildren, Zachary and Benjamin Metz; other extended family and friends.
In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Merle and George Metz.
In celebration of his life, a visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.
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