Sergeant Major Chris Metzger, USMC (Ret) passed away on 09 May 07 after a
heroic battle with cancer. His family requested a Patriot Guard Mission to
honor him and protect his family in their hour of need. The Patriot Guard
will answer the call.
Services: Penwell Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker, Topeka. 1000
on Wednesday, 16 May 07. Interment with full military honors to follow.
RC is Big Dog (dchannah@earthlink.net). Bring big flags and bottled water.
Itinerary:
0800-0830 Stage at Penwell Gabel Southwest Chapel
0830: Briefing on station.
1000: Services begin
Interment to follow.
OBITUARY:
Mason Chris Metzger, 49, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 after a
courageous battle with cancer.
Chris was born December 21, 1957 in Topeka, the oldest son of Max and
Doris Metzger. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1975, after
which he began his 22-year career in the United States Marine Corps.
Achieving the rank of Sergeant Major, his service included three tours
overseas and two tours as a drill instructor at the Marine Corps Recruit
Depot, San Diego. After his retirement, Chris owned and operated a
successful gunsmith business in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Upon his terminal
cancer diagnosis in 2006, Chris returned home to Topeka to celebrate life
closer to his family. Chris married Catherine Jeter on October 19, 1990.
Survivors include his wife, three sons and one daughter: Michael (and
wife, Sara) of Lenexa; Matt (and wife, Kali) living in Okinawa, Japan;
Mariko, Topeka; and Mark who attends Western Washington University in
Bellingham, WA. Chris also was blessed with four beautiful grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by his sister Gail Dial (and
husband, Ollie) of Topeka, and brothers Randy (and wife, Sharri) of
Harveyville, and Wes (and wife, Amy) of Topeka, as well as numerous nieces
and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at
Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker. Chris will lie in state
at the funeral home after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, and family will greet
friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marine Corps Heritage
Foundation, PO Box 998, Quantico, VA 22134-0998, or to Midland Hospice
Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66606.