Don Metzger, 93, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Nazareth Home in Louisville, Kentucky, his residence for the past four years.  He died in his sleep surrounded by his friends and caregivers at Nazareth Home.

Donald Paul Metzger, Sr., was born on October 19, 1927, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late John Albert and Elizabeth Metzger.  Don graduated from Holy Name High School and joined the U.S. Navy during World War II.  After the war, he stayed 18 months in Guam working as a civilian.  Don and his lifelong friend and classmate, Joe Tigue, built and ran the successful and historic Metzger's Tavern until he retired in 1989.  In his spare time, Don loved spending time with his family, boating on the Ohio River, and volunteering at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, St. Vincent DePaul, and St. Louis Cemetery.

Don was a devoted husband to the love of his life, the late Ursula Marie Thomas Metzger, who died December 13, 2009.

Survivors include three sons, Paul Metzger and his wife, Ann, Jerry Metzger and his wife, Tammy, and Phillip Metzger and his wife, Kim, all of Louisville, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Etienne and her husband, Brandon, Joe Metzger, and Grant Metzger; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Thomas, SCN, of Louisville, Kentucky; one brother-in-law, Phillip Thomas and his wife, Harriett, of Louisville, Kentucky; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved.

Services will be at noon Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.  Father Gary Clark will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery, with full military rites performed by American Legion Worsham Post No. 40.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.

Contributions may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 511 Second Street, Henderson, Kentucky 42420, or Nazareth Home, Inc., 2000 Newburg Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40205.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .