Richard Metzger

ST. PARIS – Richard R. "Rick" Metzger, age 46, of West Liberty passed away at 8:58 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Born on January 16, 1968 in Urbana, Rick was the son of the late Richard S. Metzger, who died in 1993 and Sue (Russell) Metzger of Urbana who survives. Rick is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law: Teresa and Dan Brisson of Dublin, NC; two nieces, Elizabeth and Abigail Brisson and many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members and friends. In addition to his father, his maternal grandparents, Raymond and Harriett Russell and his paternal grandparents Richard and Marie Metzger preceded him in death. As a child Rick attended the Concord United Methodist Church and he was a 1986 graduate of Graham High School. Currently he was employed as manager of the gift shop at Ohio Caverns. He was a member of Harmony Lodge #8 Free and Accepted Masons of Urbana and he loved to ride motorcycles. He will be sadly missed by those who knew him. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the shelter house at Ohio Caverns, 2210 St. Rt. 245 E, West Liberty, Ohio. The gathering will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Masonic services by Harmony Lodge #8 at 10:45. A memorial service with Pastor Ed Sollenberger of the Lena Baptist Church officiating will begin at 11:00 a.m. Casual dress requested. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Cancer Association of Champaign County, P.O. Box 38125, Urbana, Ohio or a favorite charity of your choice. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.shivelyfuneralhomes.com. ATKINS-SHIVELY FUNERAL HOME, St. Paris, Ohio is serving the family.