Harry W. Metzler, 76, formerly of Newmanstown, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the home of his daughter in Mohnton, after a courageous 5-year battle with multiple myeloma. Born in Holtwood, he was a son of the late Benjamin H. and Ruth (Walter) Metzler. He was married to the late Miriam E. Metzler who passed away in 2011. Harry was a lifelong dairy farmer and an active member of Rawlinsville Mennonite Church. He lived a life of serving his family and others, following the example of his Lord and Savior. He is survived by 7 children: Wanda and Donald Martin, New Holland; Cheryl and Daniel Geib, Millersville; Michael and Ruth Ann Metzler, Newmanstown; Timothy and Diane Metzler, Taneytown, MD; Donna and Randy Bowman, Mohnton; Dennis and Irene Metzler, New Providence; Henry and Christy Metzler, Carthage, NY; Also surviving are 31 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 6 siblings: Abe and Arlene Metzler, Florence and Kenneth Keener, Daniel and Ethel Metzler, Miriam and Jerry Brenneman, Naomi and James Miller, and Bessie and Ray Kreider. He was preceded in death by a sister, Annie Metzler.
Funeral Services will take place at New Danville Mennonite Church, 103 Marticville Rd. Lancaster, PA on Friday, January 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Rawlinsville Mennonite Cemetery. Viewing will be held at the church on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and again on Friday from 9-10 a.m. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangments have been entrusted to Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Online guestbook at www.dewalds.com Comments are closed.
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