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Darren C. Metzger, 38, of rural Delphi, died Sat, Sept. 8, 2012, at 12:16pm, unexpectedly, at IU Health Arnett Hospital ER-Lafayette. He was born June 14, 1974 in Wabash, IN, to his mother Anita Geiser Whiteman (sp: Doyne) of Delphi. His marriage was to Mindy J. Moore, in West Lafayette, on April 4, 2009, and she survives. He was home schooled, and graduated in 1991. He then attended Purdue University receiving his associates' degree in Organizational Leadership Services, and currently was working on his B.S. at Purdue in O.L.S. also. While at Purdue, he was on the Dean's list every semester. He had worked at Wabash National for the past 20 years, and was currently Plant Manager- Wabash National, Energy & Environmental Solutions. He received the 6th Sigma Black Belt, for leadership and management duties, from his work. He and his family had attended Faith Church in Lafayette. He enjoyed golfing; sport shooting; hunting; card games; outdoor activities; riding ATV's and motorcycles. He was an avid reader and enjoyed word games, and many other games with his family. He enjoyed sketching and drawing, and loved to have his extended family over for one of his famous steaks on his grill. He dearly loved his wife, children, his mother & father, grandparents, and all of his family, and many friends and co workers.
Surviving are his wife, Mindy J. Metzger, of Delphi; his children, Ashley, Destiny and Christian Metzger and Gavin J. Toro, all at home; mother and father, Anita and Doyne Whiteman, of Delphi; mother-in-law; Karen and Duane Howe, Cookeville, Tenn.; father-in-law, Ricahrd and Betsy Moore, of Beech Grove, Ind.; Maternal grand, Max and Anne Geiser, of Delphi; step-brother, Doyne and Stephanie Whiteman Jr., of Rossville; grandma, Mary Clark, of Cookeville, Tenn.
Services friends may call Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. at Abbott Funeral Home, Delphi. Funeral there Thursday at 11a.m., Pastor Jeff Scheffee officiating.
Burial at Musselman Cemetery-Camden.
Online condolences: [email protected].
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Bob & Deb Rush
September 19, 2012
Anita and Doyne and family..we are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you at this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Bob and Debbie McCarty Rush
Audra Segal
September 14, 2012
I was sorry to hear about the loss of Darren. I was a fellow classmate of his when he went to Clinton Prairie. My prayers & thoughts go out to his family & friends. He came a long way in a short time, he will be missed by all.
Jerrel Simpson
September 12, 2012
Darren will be missed by all who had the fortune to know him. My heart is broken. He was my friend. Rest in Peace. Mindy, I hope you and your family will find peace in this as well.
Allison Simpson
September 12, 2012
Words can not begin to say how I feel. I am in total shock that such a good man, father, husband, son was taken so quickly from this earth. My heart is with the family in this time of grief, wishing I could be there in person. We love you Darren, you will forever be missed!
Jeremiah Caplinger
September 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Metzger family as well as the extended family & friends at Wabash. Rest in peace Darren.
Pat Griffin
September 12, 2012
My prayers are with Darren's family in this time. I first met Darren while in Blackbelt training at Ivy Tech and witnessed his growth as a leader, but more important was the passion he showed for working with people. The Wabash National team will miss him.
jeff crossler
September 12, 2012
With a.heavy heart I right this message .I remember Darren when we was coordinators together and he helped me to be a more people person.and he and I allways had competitions every night tonsee who could build ore trailers ...I am gonna miss that one ....he was a hell of.a.man and person...
Tammy & Jeff Cain & Gaylor
September 12, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jason Ries
September 12, 2012
My prayers are with the family at your loss. I worked with Darren and he was a really great guy that will be missed by us all.
Marvin & Kathryn Mohler
September 12, 2012
Anita, you have our sincere condolences.
Mike Eiler
September 11, 2012
God Bless you and ur family
Shawn&Amy Miller
September 11, 2012
Are thoughts and prayers go out the family and friends of Darren
Angie Flack
September 11, 2012
Mindy,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that you find comfort in the days to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Angie and Darrick
Bobbi Jo Hayes
September 11, 2012
I miss you so much already.
Linda and John Klemme
September 11, 2012
Dear Mindy and Children,
You have our deepest sympathy and our love and prayers.
Linda and John Klemme
Mike Vanderkleed
September 11, 2012
I am deeply sadden by your passing and I am so sorry Mindy for your loss including his family. I wish we could of spent more time together as brother n laws, but some day we'll be together again my friend.
Tabitha Bowden
September 11, 2012
My heart goes out to Mindy & her boys. Such a shock to hear of Darren's passing.
Jerrad Blacker
September 11, 2012
I was saddened to hear the loss of Darren. I knew him back in his CP days. I pray for the Metzger family and am sorry for your loss.
Lori Wesley
September 11, 2012
Darren was always a pleasure to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Ernie Thompson
September 11, 2012
I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Darren and he will truely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family from all of us here at Steve Reiff Inc.
Tanya Koeppen
September 11, 2012
The fun we had while working at together. Prayers of comfort!
JEFF SPANGLER
September 11, 2012
OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH THE MINDY & THE FAMILY.
Judy Humburg
September 11, 2012
I am at a loss for words. Such a great guy and at a young age. I met Darren through work many years ago when he was a supervisor on 3rd shift at Wabash National; a great guy to work for and with. I just want the family know that I am praying that God will comfort you at this time, give you strength to carry on and help your hearts to heal. ~ Judy Humburg
Mike & Traci Hicks
September 11, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mindy and the children. Rest in piece Darren. We wish We could have gotten to know you better.
Jerry Hopkins
September 11, 2012
Our thought an prayers to the familey.Darren will be missed here at Wabash National.
lori smith
September 11, 2012
R.I.P
Tiffany Hanson
September 11, 2012
RIP Darren. You were a great guy! My thoughts are with your family.
Mark Caporale
September 10, 2012
I was fortunate enough to have met Darren thru a work relationship between our two companies, Wabash National and Adler Tank Rentals. Darren is a special person with a knack for helping his company and co-worker family succeed. His strong leadership skills, tireless work ethics and positive attitude were echoed whenever we met. A true work hero not only to his job but most important to his family as well. To Darren's family, friends and Wabash National family, we here at Adler Tank Rentals are deeply saddened to hear of Darren's passing. We cannot fathom the heartache you are feeling for this unfortunate loss. I will never forget Darren......Mark Caporale Adler Tank Rentals
Joe Carter
September 10, 2012
Our thoughts an prayers to the family,I am still in shock over this. Darren you will be missed so much. We will miss you at Wabash National.
melissa milbourn
September 10, 2012
My prayers and thoughts to the family of darren.. you are a great man.. glad I had the opportunity to work for you..rest in peace boss...
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