Kathryn Leanna Metzger

athryn metzger

Kathryn Leanna Metzger, 97, Akron, Indiana passed away at 12:20 p.m. on May 23, 2017 at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana. Kathryn was born on February 25, 1920 in Wabash County to Jesse S. and Nona (Mishler) Blickenstaff. She graduated from Chester High School in 1939. Kathryn married Wayne Metzger on September 29, 1939. They were married for 64 years before Wayne passed away on January 28, 2004. Kathryn was a member of the 39er’s Club. She was a great cook and Grandma to everybody. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and riding motorcycles, but quilting was her passion. Kathryn attended Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester. She is survived by one daughter Lisbeth Kay (Robert) DuBois, Akron, Indiana; one son Larry Michael (Kayla) Metzger, Atwood, Indiana; one sister Esther Miller, Pierceton, Indiana; five grandchildren Doug Metzger, Mindy Stookey, Renee Martin, Kami Minear, and Scott James; and ten great-grandchildren. Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents Jesse S. and Nona Blickenstaff and one sister Dorothy Warner Watson. Burial will be at Ulrey Memorial Cemetery, Silver Lake, Indiana. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate.

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