Individual Details

Anthony Metzger

(January 11, 1935 - December 4, 2004)

Anthony "Tony" J. Metzger

Anthony "Tony" J. Metzger, age 69, of Sartell, formerly of Sauk Rapids and New Munich died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, at the Country Manor in Sartell. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, New Munich with Rev. Roger Klassen, OSB officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church in New Munich.

Anthony Metzger was born Jan. 11, 1935, in Oak Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Raymond J. and Eleanore (Kulzer) Metzger. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1955 and attended St. John's Prep School. Tony has lived in Sauk Rapids for the past 28 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Tony enjoyed watching baseball and football on TV as well as listening to old records.

Survivors include his sisters, Charlene Dols (Jerry) of Richmond, Sister Gabriel Metzger, OSC of Sauk Rapids, Linda Metzger–Lane (Kim) of Shoreview; brother, Jim Metzger of McIntosh and sister-in-law, Gladys Metzger of New Munich.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Alcuin Metzger. Casket bearers will be Mike and Dave Dols, Jamie and Ron Borgerding, and Peter and Tim Metzger. Honorary bearers will be Celestine, Giles, and Robert Rieland, Herbert C. Meyer, Eddie Hoppe, Clarence VonWahlde, Arthur Klaphake, and Rembert Sand.

Events

BirthJanuary 11, 1935Oak Twp., Stearns Co., MN
DeathDecember 4, 2004Sartell, MN

Families

FatherRaymond J. Metzger (1902 - 1993)
MotherEleanore C. Kulzer (1905 - 2002)
SiblingCharlene Metzger
SiblingAlcuin M. Metzger (1931 - 1999)
SiblingGabriel Metzger Sr.
SiblingLinda Metzger
SiblingJames Metzger