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Obituary for Warren V. Metts
Warren V. Metts 86, of Peoria died at 8:38 a.m. Saturday September 22, 2007 at Proctor Hospital. Born March 4, 1921 in Peoria to Thomas and Hazel Ketterman Metts. He married Marjorie A. Schueler on October 2, 1954 in Pekin. She survives. Also surviving are two sons; James W. Metts of Peoria and Robert J. (Lynn) Metts of St. Charles, IL. Two grandchildren T.J. and Lauren. He was preceded in death by four brothers. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. He earned his Masters Degree from Bradley University. Warren was a school teacher for one year in Sunnyland, IL., three years in Washington and seven years for Irving Grade School in Peoria. He served as Arbitrator for the Illinois Industrial Commission for 21 years. He was a member of St. Philomena Catholic Church and was a former usher. Funeral Mass will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday September 26, 2007 at St. Philomena Church. Rev. Donald Henderson officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Scripture service at 7:45 p.m. Further visitation will be 30 minutes before the service at church. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials are to his church. Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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