Roger L. Metz

METZ, Roger L., age 82 of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Oakwood Village.  He was born to the late Charles Leroy and Mary Alice (Marshall) Metz on December 8, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio.  Roger is survived by his beloved wife, Judith Gale (Johnson) Metz; son, Gregory A. (Yvonne) Metz; daughter, Tracy Lynne (Thomas) Marshall; grandchildren: Mallory (Joseph), Benjamin (Paysha), Zachary (Amber), and Nathan (Jinae); and great-grandchildren: Hannah, Bradley, Hadley, Adalyn, Piper, Emma, Coleson, Jaylee, Kolt and Laykin.  Roger is also survived by his brothers: Terry (Arlene) Metz, Gary (Teresa) Metz, and Tim (Karen) Metz; sister, Paulette (Dick) Burchnell; his best friend, Kenny Filbrun as well as his extended family that he loved dearly.  Roger retried from Western Southern Life Insurance Company after many dedicated years.  He was a member at First Christian Church, Northridge Lions Club and Northridge and Springfield Jaycees. Roger greatly enjoyed taking his boat to Indian Lake to fish and camp but more than anything, Roger adored his family and cherished his time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the wonderful nursing staff at Heartland Hospice, Oakwood Village and Blackstone Home Health for their compassionate care of Roger in his recent years.  Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com