Home > United States of America > Indiana > Kosciusko County > Silver Lake > Eel River Ulrey Memorial Cemetery > Leo Metzger

Leo Metzger

View larger map

Birth	:	24 Oct 1920 Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	15 Jul 2021 North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Eel River Ulrey Memorial Cemetery, Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0724983, -85.7885971
Description	:	Leo Metzger, 100, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away July 15, 2021 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. Leo and his twin brother, Loren, were born in Kosciusko County, Indiana on October 24, 1920 to the late Howard and Iva (Leckrone) Metzger. Growing up on a farm with his five brothers and three sisters, Leo enjoyed driving teams of horses, saddle riding, and riding on the water wagon at grain thrashing time. During his time at Sidney High School, he played three years of varsity basketball and participated in both boys' choir and mixed choir. After graduating from Sidney... Read More	Leo Metzger, 100, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away July 15, 2021 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. Leo and his twin brother, Loren, were born in Kosciusko County, Indiana on October 24, 1920 to the late Howard and Iva (Leckrone) Metzger. Growing up on a farm with his five brothers and three sisters, Leo enjoyed driving teams of horses, saddle riding, and riding on the water wagon at grain thrashing time. During his time at Sidney High School, he played three years of varsity basketball and participated in both boys' choir and mixed choir. After graduating from Sidney High School in 1938, he earned degrees in Math, Science, and Physical Education from Manchester College in 1942. Leo met his future wife, Evelyn Mishler, when the young people's group from his church, Eel River Church of the Brethren, visited the young people's group at Spring Creek Church of the Brethren in 1936. After they were married on January 25, 1942, Leo taught in Salem Center, Indiana, until he was drafted in 1943. He signed with Civilian Public Superior and served in upstate New York as a dairy herd improvement supervisor during World War II. He and Evelyn returned home in 1946 to Kosciusko County. Leo farmed with his brother there as well as in Whitley County for sixteen years, during which time he also taught school. In 1962, Leo and Evelyn purchased a dairy farm containing fifty Guernsey cows outside of Auburn, Indiana and continued farming and teaching in the public school system for seventeen years. He later retired and purchased a small amount of land, where he lived until moving to Timbercrest in 2001. Leo believed strongly in the community in which he lived, volunteering for many community offices. He served on various Credit Union Boards and received recognition for serving twenty years on the DeKalb County Credit Union Board. This role afforded him the pleasure of working with similar farmers and business personnel. Leo was a member of the Indiana Retired Teachers Association and a lifetime member of the Timbercrest Auxiliary. Leo was a member of North Manchester Church of the Brethren, where he thoroughly enjoyed participating in choral groups, especially the four-part harmony singing groups. He also participated in many local and district church committees. The memory of Leo Metzger will be forever cherished by his sons, Devon (Dianne) Metzger, Healdsburg, California, Nolan Metzger, Houston, Texas, and Marlon (Pat) Metzger, Michigan; daughters, Yvonne (Gary) Rautenkranz, Shelbyville, Indiana, Ondalee (Steve) Ashleman, Salem, South Carolina; sister, Martha Long, Bradford, Ohio; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Leo was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Iva Metzger; wife, Evelyn Metzger; brothers, Gail, Thurl, Maurice, Loren, and Myron Metzger; and sisters, Katherine Freed Whisler and Thelma Ganshorn. McKee Mortuary

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Leo Metzger's memorial?
Leo Metzger's memorial is located at: Eel River Ulrey Memorial Cemetery, Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, USA.
When did Leo Metzger death?
Leo Metzger death on 15 Jul 2021 in North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leo Metzger's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0724983
Longitude: -85.7885971

Family Members:

Parent

Howard Christian Metzger

(1892 - 1974)

Iva Alice Leckrone Metzger

(1893 - 1989)

Spouse

Evelyn B Mishler Metzger

(1921 - 2013)

Siblings

Gale Everett Metzger

(1910 - 2000)

Mary Kathryn Metzger Freed

(1912 - 1999)

Ruby Metzger

(1913 - 1913)

Gerald Leroy Metzger

(1914 - 1915)

Thurl D. Metzger

(1916 - 2006)

Maurice Eugene Metzger

(1918 - 2006)

Loren Rex Metzger

(1920 - 2016)

Lois Jeanette Metzger

(1926 - 1927)

Myron Richard Metzger

(1929 - 2002)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. German Baptist Cemetery
Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0594410, -85.7957770

2. Old Ulrey Cemetery
Sidney, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0584488, -85.7785034

3. Studybaker-Baer Cemetery
Sidney, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0741653, -85.7451706

4. Stevens Family Cemetery
Packerton, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0902400, -85.7517890

5. Clemmers Fishers Ross Cemetery
Sidney, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1027985, -85.7643967

6. Gospel Hill Cemetery
Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0819016, -85.8394012

7. Packerton Cemetery
Packerton, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1169357, -85.7976074

8. Greenwood Cemetery
Liberty Mills, Wabash County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0349998, -85.7457962

9. Sidney Cemetery
Sidney, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1101875, -85.7430038

10. Swank Cemetery
Wabash County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0243988, -85.7530975

11. Rose Hill Cemetery
North Manchester, Wabash County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0429382, -85.8516235

12. Manchester Church of the Brethren Memorial Garden
North Manchester, Wabash County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0127380, -85.7819850

13. Wheeler Cemetery
Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0456000, -85.7136000

14. Grove Chapel Graveyard
Clay Township, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1101990, -85.8550720

15. Hidy Cemetery
Kinsey, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0719910, -85.7044907

16. Everett Farm Cemetery
Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0573692, -85.8723221

17. Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery
North Manchester, Wabash County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0067673, -85.7950134

18. Oaklawn Cemetery
North Manchester, Wabash County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0066986, -85.7814026

19. Abbott Cemetery
Sidney, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1388000, -85.7767000

20. Peabody's Singing Tower Mausoleum
North Manchester, Wabash County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0060760, -85.7757570

21. Halderman Cemetery
North Manchester, Wabash County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0043983, -85.7699051

22. Old Cripe Cemetery
North Manchester, Wabash County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0008500, -85.8086300

23. Circle Cemetery
Sidney, Kosciusko County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1220398, -85.7149124

24. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Liberty Mills, Wabash County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0155983, -85.7219009