Ronald "Ron" Lee Metz

Ronald “Ron” Lee Metz, of Oshkosh, passed away suddenly at his home on May 17, 2021, at the age of 88. Ron was born in Oshkosh to the late Rudolph and Gwendolyn Metz on August 13, 1932. Ron was extremely proud to have served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1953 during the Korean War. On September 4, 1954, he married the love of his life, Rose Jungwirth, and they were devoted to each other during their 66 years of marriage. Together they enjoyed traveling, volunteering in their community, appreciating nature and spending time with their fun-loving family.

Ron earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and was employed for 33 years at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue as an auditor. He was very committed to Oshkosh, and served in many community organizations over the years, including: United Way, Boy Scouts (Silver Beaver), The Miss Wisconsin Pageant, Oshkosh Giants Baseball, The Snitz Club, City Landmarks Commission, Tyriver Scholarship Foundation, Winnebago County Historical Society, Oshkosh Memorabilia Club, Warbirds of America, Oshkosh Public Museum Board, Celebration of Lights, SCORE, The Ron Metz Centennial Fund at the Community Foundation, and most recently The Military Veterans Museum of Oshkosh.

Ron enjoyed spending time with many friends, including his coffee group and the ROMEO’s. He was a life-long lover and collector of all things Oshkosh. He was passionate about his role as armchair coach for the Green Bay Packers, and was an avid fan of local sports teams.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Rose; his children: Kim (Bruce Pannkuk) Metz, Scott (Marie) Metz, Sandi (Steve) Halron, and Becky Metz; his much-loved grandchildren: Justin (Senta) Metz, Benjamin Noffke, Jason (Aimee) Metz, Natalie Noffke, Jeremy (fiancée: Brittany Derouin) Metz; great-grandchildren Elijah, Shirley, Michael Ron, August and Judy; his brother, Tom Metz; his sister-in-law, Violet Metz.

Ron was preceded in death by his brother, James Metz, and his sister-in-law, Sharon Metz.
A visitation for Ron will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 23rd, 2021 at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Eastside, 402 Waugoo Ave., followed by a memorial service at 3:00 pm, with Military Honors to follow.

The family would like to thank emergency and Evergreen personnel for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Military Veterans Museum of Oshkosh.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on the snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.