Graveside services for Marvin Harold Metzger, 93, Lawrence, will be Thursday, August 27, at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Robert Leiste officiating. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior at the cemetery.
Marvin died Saturday, August 22, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community.
He was born January 20, 1922 in (old) Ozawkie, the son of William Franklin Metzger and Opal Mae Cunning.
Marvin served in the U.S. Marines during WWII and was the owner/operator of Motor In until 1980. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.
He married Joan Allen on May 5, 1945 in Lawrence, KS. She survives of the home. Marvin and Joan were married over 70 years.
Other survivors include a son, Lynn (Susan), and their daughters Hilary and Emily, and a son, Mark (Vanessa), and their son, Morgan.
Marvin was preceded in death by 9 siblings – Delbert, Sue Ellen, Evelyn, Hazelle, Patricia, Doris, Lois, Doren and Kenneth.
The family suggests memorials to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Grace Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home.
Our condolences to the Metzger family. I know that Marvin will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our prayers go out to Joan, Lynn, Mark and their families. And to a member of the Old Breed, Semper Fi, Mac. Thank you for your service to this country.
My thoughts and prayers are with with all of
you. Motor In– Marvin and his wife were
our customers and friends for years.
Janet Mills
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Marvin. Joan, Lynn and Mark (and families), I will never forget growing up around all of you. What a wonderful family you are. And Marvin was such a kind and gentle man. He was a Christian man with a strong faith in God. He would talk with my sister and me during the worst of times about faith and our eternal life beyond death. I am so grateful for him and love you all. My husband has been dispatched to fires in California so I cannot attend the service. But hope to be in touch with you when in Lawrence next time. Holding you in prayer during your grief. With love, Retha
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Metzger Family
Our thoughts and prayers to Marvin and his family.
To All:
I know it is so hard to process the loss of a loved one, no matter the circumstances or that they lived a long life.
My thoughts go out to you, Lynn, Susan, Hilary and Emily for the loss of your Father/Grandfather.
I did not know him well, but will always remember his special Metzger smile.
-John VN