Obituary of Edwin Metzger

Metzger, Edwin B. Peacefully passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Listowel Memorial Hospital, in his 94th year. Edwin Metzger of Listowel, formerly of RR 2, West Montrose, was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Martin) Metzger (2010). Dear father of Carol and Wayne Trussler of Belwood, Laverne and Judy Metzger of Wingham, Dennis and Maryanne Metzger of Kitchener. Loving grandfather of Darren (Kelly), Merrilee (Robinson), Monica (Chris), Shaun (Julie), Riley (Rebecca), and Ethen. Great-grandfather of Marissa, Maison, Bracken, Kes, Lorentz, Ryan, Ella, Caitlin, Liam, Izaiah, Gloria, and Grace. Brother of Sidney (Hettie), Melvin, Alvin, and Amos (Esther), and brother-in-law of Louisa Metzger. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Magdaline (Buehler) Metzger, brothers George, Urias, Elam, and Henry, and sisters Susannah Brubacher and Nancy (in infancy). The family will receive their relatives and friends on Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A funeral service for family and friends to celebrate Edwin’s life and faith will be held at Elmira Mennonite Church, 58 Church St. W., on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow. In his memory, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Service Summary Visitation: Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home ~ Funeral Service: Friday, March 11, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church, 58 Church St. W. ~ Donations: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (2-1373 Victoria St. N. Kitchener, ON N2B 3R6, www.heartandstroke.on.ca 519-571-9600)