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Robert P. Metzger, II, 70, of Lady Lake, passed away on Friday, November, 4, 2011. Robert was born in Erie, Pa. and moved to Lady Lake in 1998. While in Erie, he worked for Alliance Plastics. He was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church in The Villages, a lifetime member of the American Legion #347 in Lady Lake, the Lady Lake Good Sam Club, the Elks Lodge #67 in Erie, Pa., Voiture Nationale Forty & Eight, and The Erie Maennerchor Club. He loved golfing, hunting, fishing, motorhoming, woodworking, reading, playing computer poker, cards and cribbage. He is survived by his wife, Sande; son, Jeremy J. Metzger, of Aurora, Ohio; daughter, Jessica J. Swiech, of Williamsville, N.Y.; brother, John "Mickey" Metzger, of Erie, Pa.; and six grandchildren, Cory, Breht, Chad, Aubrey Swiech, and Macy and McKennah Metzger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Timothy Catholic Church on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. Committal with military honors will follow at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The Villagers For Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL.

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Published by Erie Times-News from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10, 2011.

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November 18, 2011

Mrs.Metzger and family we are very sorry for your loss.Take Care and GOD BLESS. Andy,Jan,Bob,& Joe Malinowski

George Trost

November 16, 2011

Sande, Jeremy & Jessica,
Big Bird is what Kelly and Ehren called Bob. He had that yellow golf outfit and did look the part. My condolences to you for your loss. We had great times together at Family Affair.

Angelo & Jackie BonGiorno

November 13, 2011

Dear Sandy and Family,

I was shocked and sad to hear the news of Bob's passing. I have many fond memories with Bob at Alliance. He was a special man.

Our heart felt condolences to you and your family.


Jackie and Angelo Bongiorno

Bob Baumann

November 11, 2011

Dear Sande,
Linda and I are so sorry for the passing of our good friend Bob. Although it has been a long time since we have seen you we have asked about the two of you often. Stay strong. Your friends Linda and Bob Baumann

Bobbie Kozlowski

November 10, 2011

This is walk down memory lane for me...Bob, Mick and family lived down the street from us...we shared neighbor status for 13 years...school etc growing up on West Fifth Street
Remember their Beagle hunting dogs...many memories
So very sorry to learn of Bob's passing...
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Bobbie (Roberta) Gatti/Frangione/Kozlowski

November 10, 2011

Bob was so full of life and a really great guy.
Fond memories of our Christmas parties.
Condolences to Sande, Jessica, and Jeremy

Lou and Marian Marazza

Paul & Dianne Matters

November 10, 2011

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our deep condolences & sympathy go out to you all. Remembering all the fun times at the "Meadow's" Schenandoah that is. We were the new kids on the block -were made so welcome by Bob & shared many good times. Until we meet again

Myra Spangenberg

November 10, 2011

Sande, very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My sympathies to you and your family.

November 10, 2011

sande,mick sorry to here about bob. he was a good man. best memories of bob were when we were at ft. lee, va. together.. really extended the 250 mile , 65 mph speed limits.. should have been in jail for that.. bob really wanted to be at home every weekend.. again sorry about bob, he was a long time friend.. larry owens..

Jack Potosnak

November 10, 2011

I am so sorry learn of Bob's passing. When I grew up on Fifth St. in Erie, he was two years older and my idol. He lived "life large" as they say today and he and the Metzger Family were so kind to me and included me in trout fishing and their hunting trips. And, who can forget the partys at the Boathouse. Peace.

November 8, 2011

Sande, It was sad to here about Bob I worked with him at allince plastics he was a great guy and was liked by everyone . My thoughts are with you and your family at this this sad time.Joe Oaks

Ed (Pat) & Marlene Hilin

November 7, 2011

Our condolences to you, Sande, and your family. Bob and his cousin, Pat, had such fun growing up together.

Bill Fiedler

November 7, 2011

The world is the worse for his passing.

I prefer to remember "Whale" as he was one night so many years ago, larger than life, hosting a beer party for some Villa College girls at the "Oar House", when this adventure was about to begin.

Marlene Chrisman

November 7, 2011

Dear Sande and family,
I was sorry to read of Bob's death. During the time we taught together @ Irving, I was always impressed @ all of the planning you did for vacations, retirement, etc. I am so glad you had your dream of living in Flordia. With sympathy...

Norm Becker

November 7, 2011

TO the family and friends sorry to learn of our loss. Raven and the blue olds will be in my memories and the other places we spent time together.

November 7, 2011

My deepest condolences to the family. I worked with Bob for many years at Alliance Plastics. He was a great boss. He will be very sadly missed. Jean Proper

November 7, 2011

Our condolenses to the family. I worked with Bob at Alliance Plastics, he was a great guy. He will be sadly missed by so many people. Linda & Mike Gormley

November 7, 2011

My condolensces to the family. Bobby was a great friend of mine. I lived a block away on Cranberry St. now live in Connecticut. God Bless,

Jack Veiga

karl hagmaier

November 7, 2011

dont no what to say, we had a great time at the corner & quinn berry karl hagmaier ,

natalie elkovitch

November 7, 2011

unc mick &aunt rem so sorry to hear of your brothers passing-death is a hard thing but thru the grace of GOD we make it .you are in my prayers.

Bernie & Shari Slomski

November 7, 2011

Sande,Jeremy & Jessica,
We are so sorry to learn of Bob's passing, from our time at Alliance Plastics, we became great friends & had some great times together. I know he was so proud of Jessica & Jeremy & Sande you were the center of his life.I think of Bob often & will miss him terribly but the memory of our times together always brings a smile to my face. You all are in our thoughts & prayers. My all the happy memories of your time together help you through this difficult time.

Mark & Sue Modlo

November 7, 2011

Mick, Remle and the Extended Metzger Family,

We were very sorry to learn of Robert's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy at what we know is a very difficult time for you and the Metzger clan.

Patty Kennedy/Hanes

November 7, 2011

Mickey, and Rem, and all of Bob's family, very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I remember his Edsel and how cool we all thought it (and he) was. And, he let us crazy kids from Brennan's have a party at his boat house. We all remember him fondly.

Mike Hickey

November 7, 2011

I am saddened by the loss of an old friend. I have many fond memories of the time we spent together when we were younger.

Roberta Filippi

November 7, 2011

Jessica

Bill & Rosalie Chodubski

November 7, 2011

Mickey, Rem and family,
We're sorry to hear of your loss.May your hearts soon be filled with the joy of all the happy times that you spent together.
Sincerely,

Edward Ciotti

November 7, 2011

Dear Sande and family I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Bob.I know you will miss him as I will to. May he rest in peace. A good friend Eddie Ciotti

John Agostini

November 7, 2011

To all of Bob's family,
I was sorry to hear about Bob.
I knew Bob from the Erie Maennerchor Club I was I was his favorite bartender.
Bob will be in my prayers. You have my deepest sympathy.

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