Metzinger, Michael Leonard of Oconomowoc, passed away on July 12, 2015 at the age of 69. He was born on August 13, 1945 in Chicago to the late Leonard L. and Agnes Metzinger. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and was employed for many years by the Department of Transportation in Wisconsin Rapids and was later a business agent for AFSCME.

He proudly served in the United States Navy, as an air crewman, flying mostly anti-submarine missions in Vietnam aboard P3 Orion aircraft.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Boeding; sister Cathy; stepmother Eva; children Jeffrey and Sarah (Michael Carroll); and grandchildren Meghan and Michael Carroll. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Also survived by his furry kids, George, Gracie, and Dylan.

Mike will be remembered for his sense of humor, his one-liners and his ability to strike up a conversation with everyone. Visitation will be on Friday July 17, 2015 from 9:00 am until time of funeral service at 1:00 pm all at the funeral home. Private Internment at Summit Cemetery will occur at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) of Waukesha County would be appreciated.