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Larry Lee Metzger
Larry Lee Metzger
Cresco
Larry Lee Metzger, 81, of Cresco, formerly of Elgin, Iowa, passed away on Monday, Dec. 11th, surrounded by family.
Born on Oct. 2, 1942 in West Union, Iowa, to Ruben & Anna (Keller) Metzger. He attended Valley Community High School, Eglin, Iowa. He served 2 years in the Army and 4 years in the reserves. He worked various jobs over the years.
Larry is survived by his children Lane (Jean) Metzger, Elkader, Iowa, LaChelle Wilson, Lanete Clark & Lisa (Mitch) Doering, all of Monona, Iowa, Brother Steven Metzger, Garber, Iowa, brother-in-law Ed Curran, Dubuque, Iowa, sisters, Marene (Terry) Palmer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Kathy (George) Oldridge, Papillion, Neb., 4 grandchildren, Jesse, Heather, Logan and Ryan. Four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Ruann Curran, Marcia Butikofer, brother-in-law, Bill Butikofer, sister-in-law, Donna Metzger and niece Kristi Carner, and his pet cat, Merful.
No services will be held. Cremation was performed.
Memorials may be sent to Lane Metzger 21475 Grape Rd. Elkader, IA 52043.
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