Richard “Archie” L. Metzner, 80, of Sheboygan, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Zilber Family
Hospice, Wauwatosa. He was reunited with his family and our Lord in heaven. Richard was born
February 27, 1939, in Sheboygan, to the late Arthur and Helen (Reimer) Metzner. He served his country
in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. On June 2, 1962, he married the former Louise Murray in
Sheboygan. She preceded him in death on October 27, 1994. Richard was employed by the City of
Sheboygan, retiring in 1994. On August 14, 1997, he married the former Gloria Ferguson, in Bergland,
MI. Richard was an active member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and was passionate about hunting and
fishing.
In addition to his wife, Gloria, he is survived by his two children, Mary Jo (Dale) Guenther, Franklin and
Steven Metzner, Crandon; two grandchildren, Aaron Krolikowski, Milwaukee and Kathryn (Casey)
Drover, Barrington, IL; nephew, Perri (Becky) Reinke, Sheboygan; niece, Helen (Steve) Timm, Sheboygan
and many other nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and first wife, Louise, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruthie Reinke
and one brother, Teddy Metzner.
A Christian Celebration of Richard’s life will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark
Lutheran Church (1019 North 7 th Street, Sheboygan) with Rev. Brett Matz officiating. Friends may call on
Saturday, at the church, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of celebration. Interment will follow at Sunrise
Memorial Gardens. Please visit www.ballhornchapels.com to leave an online condolence.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Richard’s name.
