MATTHIAS J. METZ JR. Mr. Matthias Metz of Fairfield Street in Cedarburg passed away Tuesday July 12 2011 at Horizon Hospice in Mequon. He was 72 years old. Matt was born in the Town of Mequon on February 26 1939 son of Matthias W. Metz and Hildegarde Weiss Metz. After his schooling he served his country in the United States Army. On August 27 1960 he was united in marriage with Karen Kritz in West Bend. Mr. Metz drove truck most recently for Crouse Cartage. He retired in 2004. Matt was an avid hunter and a passionate angler. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR races. He is survived by his wife of almost 51 years Karen and their five children: Matt (Denise) Metz of Port Washington Crescent (David) Kaemmer of Germantown DeeAnne (Todd) Henning of Minneapolis MN Amy Lowe of West Bend and Nicole Metz also of Minneapolis. He is further survived by his mother Hildegarde Metz of West Bend six grandchildren: Melynda Joshua Jeremy Noah Danielle and Jared 2 sisters and 1 brother. He is preceded in death by his father 1 brother and his beloved brother-in-law. Private family services were held. Memorials are suggested to Fishing For Life at www.fishingforlife.org .