Metzger, II, Raymond “Ray” Arthur, 38, US Army Cpt., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. He was born on August 14th, 1981 in Oak Lawn, IL to loving parents Raymond and Laura Metzger. He was the beloved fiancée of Emily Templeton; cherished brother of Celine (John) Farrar, Gabrielle (Thomas) Arainoutsos, Anna Metzger and Rose-Mary Metzger; treasured uncle of Jacob Farrar, Charlotte Farrar, Savannah Farrar, Lillian Farrar, Joseph Farrar and John Arianoutsos; a loving nephew to many aunts & uncles; adoring cousin to many; he also leaves behind Emily’s parents Steve and Elizabeth Templeton, her sisters Rebecca (Keith) Schwartz and Melanie Templeton and niece Klaudia Schwartz; a great friend to many, many people. Visitation is Monday, March 2, 2020 at CrossWinds Church, 10835 S. Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL from 3pm to 9pm. Funeral is Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at CrossWinds Church at 10am. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy in Raymond’s memory: www.rmconservancy.org/join-or-give/donate
