Robert F. Metzler
February 15, 1930 ~ February 28, 2017
Robert F. Metzler, 87, Indianapolis, passed away February 28, 2017. Mr. Metzler was born February 15, 1930, in Indianapolis, to the late Frank and Judith (Dierker) Metzler.
He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and proudly served in the United States Army. Mr. Metzler worked for many years for Peninsular Steel Co. He was a charter member of St. Jude Catholic Church and member and past Faithful Navigator of Msgr. M. Downey Knights of Columbus Council 3660.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Bordenkecher) Metzler and one granddaughter, April Metzler.
Survivors include one daughter, Anne Metzler Allen (Steven); one son, Mark R. Metzler; brother, Thomas Metzler (Kay); grandchildren, Amy Metzler Combs (Gregory), Anthony Metzler (Paige), and Emilee Metzler Allen; three great grandchildren.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Friday, March 3, 2017, in St. Jude Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017, 4 – 8 p.m., in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6017 S. East Street (US Hwy. 31 South), where morning prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m., Friday prior to Mass. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Dear Mark and Anne, I will always have fond memories of your dad, especially when we played for the Bengals at Baxter YMCA. Now, your parents are finally together again. I remember when we visited your new home as it was being built, and Danny fell down the basement steps (You will need to verify this with Dan). You will all are in our thoughts and prayers, John Mary Grace Gabi Lydia Mateo and St. Regina