Kenneth D. Metzgar, 76 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born July 11, 1942 in Patterson, NJ he was a son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Van Doren) Metzgar. He was a graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1960 and served in the US Air Force for 8 years. Ken had been employed by Air Products for 33 years before retiring in 2002 and was an avid golfer.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, the former Sharon L. Troxell; two daughters: Sherri Marrapode and her husband Rob of Greenville, SC, Lisa Hulbert and her fiance Phil Ciarrocchi of Coplay, PA; a sister: Patricia Spangenberg of Kunkletown, PA; and 5 grandchildren: Ryan (wife Kayla), Katelyn, Courtney, Nicholas and Drew. A brother Charles died earlier.
Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Charity of Choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Richard Way
April 2, 2019 at 7:01 am
Ken and I played trumpet in the Wilson High School Band for several years. He was a good friend. We lost contact when he joined the Air Force but I have remembered him periodically over the years. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Joan Rhia Caroline marguritte,Gail ,Sharon.
April 2, 2019 at 8:11 am
Sharon, our very deepest sympathy to you and the family. Ken was such a special part of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please know that we are here for you. We will all miss Ken ,his perseverance and spirit will always be rememered.
Martye Cohen
April 2, 2019 at 8:17 am
Sharon and family
My sincere condolences on Ken’s passing. He was a terrific person and memories are flowing. Hang in there. Only time helps. I see the service is private. Let me know when and if you do something. Warmest regards.
Martye
Tom Weiss
April 2, 2019 at 9:51 am
My sympathy for Ken’s passing. I will remember him fondly for his ready smile and witty conversation during my years at Air Products Purchasing. Rest in peace Ken.
Joan Stachnik
April 2, 2019 at 12:46 pm
On behalf of the Wilson High School Class of 1960, we are sadden to learn of the passing of our Class President, Ken Metzgar. Our most sincere sympathies to the Metzgar family for the loss of our good friend and classmate, Ken Metzgar.
Joan Morris Stachnik
Class Secretary
WHS 1960
Jennifer Crawl
April 2, 2019 at 2:28 pm
Lisa and family, on behalf of Lehigh Valley’s Empire Beauty School, we were saddened to learn of the passing of your father. Our sincere sympathies to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Charles Hoffman
April 2, 2019 at 4:05 pm
Sharon, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Ken was one of a kind, a very special person who had many friends, and I am honored to have been one of those friends, to have known him, worked with him, and to have spent times together with him over many years. We will always have wonderful memories of those times. Rest in peace my friend, rest in peace.
Chuck & Nancy
Joan derea , Rhia Huber , Caroline Carr , Gale williams ,Margurite Unangst, Sharon turner.
April 2, 2019 at 4:44 pm
Sharon, we are sorry for the loss you and the family are suffering . We are thinking about you and the kids. We all liked Ken , his perseverance , his outlook on things . Always looking for the bright side. He is to be remembered as a good example of how to handle a tough situation, he never gave in. We are with you all in thoughts and prayers.
Joan E. Frank
April 2, 2019 at 7:55 pm
Sharon, our deepest sympathy on the loss of Kenny as he will certainly be missed. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. He was a great classmate, eager email buddy, and friend all these years.
Herb Rubenstein
April 2, 2019 at 10:15 pm
Sharon, so sorry for your loss. Such a wonderful and loved person. I’ll always hold dear memories of our high school days – the great marching Band and his trumpet, the Seventeens and the Seven Progressives. Sincerely, Herb
Sam & Bernice Lavella
April 4, 2019 at 11:49 am
So sorry for your loss. I was happy to spend some time with Kenny at the wedding. It was nice talking about the good old days in Bethlehem Township. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike Conelias
April 5, 2019 at 12:48 pm
My sympathy to the Metzgar family. Ken was my first boss at the revered Box Office Video and the BEST BOSS EVER. You will be missed my friend– rest in peace!
Mike C
Carol King (Kichline)
April 5, 2019 at 5:16 pm
Dear Metzgar Family,
I am sorry for you lost. I was a classmate in the class of 1960. Ken was always a good guy. My prayers and thoughts will be with you at this difficult time.
Carol King
Philip Spaeth
April 6, 2019 at 12:05 am
My deepest sympathy to Sharon and family. I worked closely with Ken at Air Products and also played golf with him on several occasions. He had a special and unique gift of making everyone’s world a little brighter. Ken was definitely one of a kind and I am so fortunate to have known him. We will miss him very much.
Phil Spaeth
Randy Kimble
April 9, 2019 at 10:10 am
Dear Sharon and family,
I am very sorry for your loss and extend my deepest sympathy. Ken was a very special person and touched so many people. He hired me at Air Products and we remained close during our long careers. He was always the life of a gathering both at work and in his personal life. I always loved his humor and no matter what the situation was he always remained positive. It was great to see him at my retirement gathering a few years ago
On a personal note I moved to beautiful Denver last year to be near my son and daughter in law, my other son and daughter in law live in London.
We will all miss him very much.
Randy Kimble