John David Metzger

John David Metzger, 55, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis following a brief battle with Covid 19.
He was born on November 19, 1966, in Anderson, Indiana to Lester Metzger and Hester (Sides) Metzger.John graduated from Lapel High School.He was employed at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis in medical manufacturing for the last 20 years.John was a member of the College Park Church in Indianapolis. He loved spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed traveling, often taking family members with him. He was an avid sports fan, especially following Notre Dame, Colts football and IU basketball. He also enjoyed attending small group bible study.He is survived by his siblings, Bob (Susan) Metzger of Lapel, Gerald (Kathy) Metzger of Noblesville, Marilyn (Eldon) Garber of Pendleton, Margaret (Roger) Garber of PA, Patricia (Jesse) Riffey of WI, and Bill (Beth) Metzger of Lapel. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.John was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marillis Richardson; and a brother, Thomas Wayne Metzger.A funeral service will be held at Crossroads Community Church, 14885 Southeastern Parkway, Fishers, Indiana 46037 on Monday, January 17, 2022, at 10:00 am, with Pastor Don Bartemus officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Pendleton, Indiana.Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Hersberger-Bozell Funeral Home, 1010 North Main Street, Lapel, Indiana 46051.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Chidren's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
For the safety of the public, social distancing and facial coverings would be appreciated.Online condolences: www.hersbergerfuneralhome.com
. Visitation Hersberger-Bozell Funeral Home
Sunday, January 16, 2022
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Email Details 1010 North Main StreetLapel, Indiana 46051 Directions Funeral Service Crossroads Community Church
Monday, January 17, 2022
10:00 AM
Email Details 14885 Southeastern ParkwayFishers, Indiana 46037 Directions