Robert “Bob” E. Metzner, 85, passed away on December 29, 2019 in Reidsville, North Carolina.
There will be no formal services at this time.
Bob was born in California, Pennsylvania on February 1, 1934 to the late Albert and Marie Metzner. He retired after 30 years as an electrician at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills, Ohio and was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He enjoyed fishing, sailing, boating, scuba diving, wood working, camping, and riding his “Garden Tractor”. More than anything he loved the water and will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Metzner; granddaughter, Teaya Marie Kline; sister, Judy; niece, Christy.
Bob is survived by his children, Robin Hale and husband Andrew of Stow, Ohio, Bobbi Kline and husband Tom of Reidsville, North Carolina, and Mark Metzner of Stow, Ohio; grandchildren, Robert Hale and wife Ashley of Stow, Ohio, Beau Hale and wife Amie of North Canton, Ohio, Wayne Kline and wife Ana of North Canton, Ohio, Katie Metzner, and Meghan Metzner; great-grandchildren, Nolan, Elijah, and Jude Hale; brother, Albert “Sonny” Metzner and Norma of Roscoe, PA; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the special friends who meant so much to him.