John Robert (Bob) Metzen, 82, of Rio Verde passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2015, surrounded by family at Scottsdale Shea Medical Center.
Born in Chicago, Ill. on Dec. 23, 1932, he was the son of the late John and Evelyn (Peat) Metzen.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Margaret; daughters, Cyndi (Dan) Van Cleve, Caryn (Jerry) Szmuc, Terri (Lisa Norris) DeWees and Traci (Robert) Lutherus; sons, Robert (Connie) Metzen and John (Yolanda) Metzen; 17 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Lucille (Joseph) Coco, Kathleen Kurgan; and many nieces and nephews.
He owned and operated Bob’s Service Center in Crystal Lake, Ill. for 32 years and developed many close relationships that remain to this day.
Upon retiring, Bob and Marge permanently relocated to Rio Verde in September 1991 where he became an active and beloved member of the community in which he is leaving behind many special friends.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 1, 12:30 p.m., at The Community Church of the Verdes, 25603 N. Danny Lane, Rio Verde, AZ. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Community Church of the Verdes Memorial Gardens or Sunshine Acres, 3405 N. Higley Road, Mesa, AZ 85215.
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