William L. Metz Jr., 64, St. Marys, died July 28, 2010, in Cheektowaga, N.Y.

He was born Nov. 14, 1945, in Lima to William L. and Mary Ellen Spees Metz Sr. His mother Mary Ellen Metz, survives in Wapakoneta. His father is deceased. On May 7, 1972, he married Kathy J. Borden, who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Scott Metz, Bentonville, Ark., Daniel Metz, St. Marys, and Darby (Alisha) Metz, Wapakoneta; a daughter, Dara Metz, St. Marys; a sister, Judith Metz, Wapakoneta; and eight grandchildren.

Also deceased is his father-in-law, Lewis Borden, and his mother-in-law, Mary Borden.

He attended Wapakoneta Senior High School. He worked as a professional driver in the transportation of freight. He worked for Stahler Trucking Co. in Wapakoneta.

Funeral rites are 11 a.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys, the Rev. Charles Richtmyer, officiating. Burial is at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to the Lake Improvement Association "Save Grand Lake" Fund.

Condolences can be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.