William `Bill` Metzger , Age 78


March 28, 1944 --October 30, 2022

William "Bill" Archer Metzger, age 78, of Baraboo passed away on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. William, son of Claude and Ina (Purington) Metgzer was born March 28, 1944 in Ogema, WI. On March 26, 1966 he was united in marriage to Donna Jean Kivela. He was inducted into the US Air Force on May 7, 1963 and proudly served until his honorable discharge on March 2, 1965. Bill obtained a bachelor's degree from Trinity Baptist College and served as a minister until his retirement. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and gardening.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Donna of Adams; children, Brad Metzger of Adams, Diana (Jeff) Steffan of Jackson, TN, Wendy (David) Stanley and Scott (Petra) Metzger, all of Baraboo; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is further survived by his brother, Kelvin Metzger of Racine as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Loree Davies and brother, Gene Metzger.

Funeral Services will be held at Cross Way Baptist church, 1007 Washington Ave. in Baraboo on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bobby Buchanan officiating. Military honors will follow the service at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.



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Sara Malone November 01, 2022

Friend Thayne , Wyoming

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.