Daryl Francis Metzger

August 14, 1921 - August 6, 2017

Daryl Francis Metzger 95 formerly of Toledo, Ohio passed away Sunday August 6, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born on August 14, 1921 to Oscar and Emma (Roth) Metzger in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. A U.S. Army veteran of WWII, Daryl was a machine repairman at various factories in Toledo before retiring from Champion Spark Plug. In his retirement he enjoyed camping, fishing and round and square dancing. His greatest joy was his 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Pauline and brothers Dean, Thomas and James. Daryl is survived by his wife of 71 years, Ruth (Stimmel), son John (Kathleen) Metzger; daughters Jeanne (Ed) McNett and Sharon (Tom) Rudnicki as well as 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass for Daryl will be celebrated on Saturday August 12, 2017 at 11am. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 6149 Hill Ave., where the family will receive visitors beginning at 10 am. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, Ohio. or Our Lady of Lourdes Endowment Fund. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg and the staff at Waterford at Levis Commons for all their help with Daryl. Please view and sign the guest registry at coylefuneralhome.com