Beverly Ann Metz

Beverly Ann “Bev” Metz, 77, Wabash (formerly of Leesburg), died at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Autumn Ridge Rehab Centre in Wabash.

She was born on June 28, 1944, in Warsaw, to David C. and Mary Maxine (Busz) Sleighter.

She was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and graduated in 1962 from Pierceton High School. She was married June 14, 1963, in Pierceton, to Douglas G. “Doug” Metz Jr., who survives. She was a homemaker and formerly worked in various factories before retiring from Biomet in 2004 after 10 years.

She formerly attended the Grace Brethren Church, Warsaw Community Church and New Life Christian Church.

She is survived by her husband, Doug Metz Jr., Leesburg; two sons, Timothy (Faith) Metz, Cromwell and Todd Metz, Leesburg; one grandson, Justin Metz; one sister, Diane (Bob) Ritchie, Kimmell; and one stepsister, Karen (Chuck) Levitz, Columbia City.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, David Sleighter.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR. 15, Warsaw. No public services are planned. Burial will be in the Leesburg Cemetery.

Preferred memorials may be given to the donor’s choice. To send condolences to the family of Beverly Metz, visit www.cremationserviceskc.com.