Richard D. Metz

Richard D. Metz, age 88, passed away peacefully at his Sun City West home with his beloved wife of 31 years Kathleen at his bedside July 8, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his siblings (Phyllis, Patricia and Melvin) and his first wife of 29 years Margie, but survived by their 3 children Sherry [Jeff], Pam [Pat] and Gary [Kay], Kathleen's 2 children Chuck and Lisa, along with 10 grandchildren (Nicole, Rochelle, Chris, Jamie, Erin, Colleen, Joshua, Lucas, Holly and Sheila) and 9 great grandchildren.

Born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, Richard joined the Air Force after high school serving in Germany.  Afterwards, Richard attended Western Michigan University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.  It was during this time he met and married Margie (Munro) from Charlotte, Michigan.  Richard and Margie raised 3 children living primarily in Northville, Michigan.  He worked 30+ years at Ford Motor Company in Procurement.

After Margie’s passing in 1986, Richard retired and then married Kathleen (Mullen née Hudkins) in 1991.  Kathleen and Richard traveled the globe while residing the last 26 years in Sun City West.

Richard will be remembered as a loving husband and brother, caring father and hard worker.  He will be missed very much.

A funeral mass is planned for 10am Friday July 15th in the Chapel inside Prince of Peace Catholic Church at 14818 W Deer Valley Drive in Sun City West.  Brunch will follow at a TBA location immediately afterwards.

A memorial and burial are anticipated sometime this fall in Northville, Michigan.

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