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H. Gary Metzger Ph.D.

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5206 North Broadway

Chicago, Illinois

H. Metzger Obituary

H. Gary Metzger, Ph.D., age 57, suddenly, beloved husband of Judith; loving father of Valeria and Lizabeth; devoted son of Ethel and the late Meyer; cherished brother of Lynn (Robert) Blanchard and Michael (Isabel Safora) Metzger; adored nephew of Raye Dinnerstein, Joe (Elayne) Metzger and the late Frances (the late Sam) Warsh; proud son-in-law of Olga (the late Louis Klein) and Leo Grossman; dear brother-in-law of Katherine (Bruce) Rabin; fond uncle of Jessica, Amanda, Adam, Carolyn and Ari; Gary is also survived by his loving cousins, relatives and treasured friends. Service Friday April 13, 2001, 1:30 p.m. at The Piser Chapel, 5206 N. Broadway. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to the Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, 3760 Pine Grove, Chicago, IL 60613 or to the charity of the donor's choice. For information, please call: 773-561-4740.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2001.

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Eliot Reiner

April 13, 2001

Gary-

I will miss you. Thank you for being so wonderful to Debbie & I. We will cherish your memory.

Love, strength & condolences to Judy, Valeria & Lizzie. I wish I was closer geographically and I apologize for not coming to hug you in person. This will have to do for now.

Eliot

Beth, Ron and Jonathan Deitch

April 12, 2001

Gary was truly "one-of-a-kind", and our world will be a less interesting place without him. We so wish we could be with you at this time. Know that our thoughts are with you and your family. All our love, Beth, Ron and Jonathan Deitch

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