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HUBBARD -- Wilfred Walter Metz, known by many as "Wimpy," passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024. He was 99 years old.
He was born in West Middlesex, Pa., on Feb. 1, 1925, to the late Walter and Gladys Glensey Metz. He married Doris Aileen Faust on Aug. 22, 1953, and she preceded him in death in 2007.
Wilfred retired from Packard Electric as a pipefitter and previously worked at Westinghouse.
He served his country in the U.S. Army in WWII, was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart.
He was of the Presbyterian faith.
He was a lifelong small game hunter, and after his retirement, he pursued his hobby of collecting and restoring antique hit-and-miss engines.
Survivors include his two daughters, Deborah Metz of Hubbard and Darlene Strasser of Canfield.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Metz, two sisters, Geraldine Shrawder and Bernice Metz; and a son-in-law, Robert Strasser.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the funeral service at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Smith Funeral Home, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex, Pa. The Rev. Larry Bowald of Canfield will officiate.
Full military honors will be presented.
Memorial contributions may be given to Animal Charity of Ohio, 4140 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512 or at animalcharityofohio.org.
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