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Obituary: Harold "Harry" Metzen

Harry was a U.S. Army Veteran and served during the VietNam War and was honorably discharged in February of 1970.

Obituary published and funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory

Harold “Harry” C. Metzen

Age 73, of Morris, IL passed from this life early Thursday morning, June 24, 2021, at the Morris Hospital.

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He was born March 16, 1948 in Amboy, IL to the late Alberta D. (Hageman) and Harold D. Metzen.

Harry was a U.S. Army Veteran and served during the VietNam War and was honorably discharged in February of 1970.

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Harry retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier serving the Morris community after many years of dedicated service. You could always count on a welcoming smile and a jovial greeting from him on a daily basis.

He is the beloved husband of 23 years to Ann L. (Grommon) Metzen; loving father of Anita Metzen and fond uncle and great-uncle to his nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Charlie Metzen.

Services were held privately at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials in his name to any organization supporting Veterans would be appreciated.

For more information please call (815) 942-5040 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.

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