John W. Metzmeier, 73, died Saturday, December 16, 2023.

He was a retired plumber, a member of Local 502 Plumbers and Pipefitters, and a 1967 graduate of St. Xavier High School.

John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Susanne Waddle Metzmeier; children, Stephanie Blackburn and John W. Metzmeier, Jr. (Dianne); grandchildren, Brittany Gaither (Matt), Meaghan Butler (B.J.), Courtney Blackburn and Spencer Blackburn; and great grandchildren, Carter Gaither, Charlotte Gaither and Jaxon Butler.

His funeral is 10am Friday, December 22, 2023 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.  Visitation is 2-7pm Thursday, December 21, 2023.