Brian L. "Squid" Metz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Brian L. “Squid” Metz, age 46 of Manteno passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 13, 1975 in Kankakee, the son of Thomas J. Metz and Patricia Faber. Brian married Sheri Delabre on July 12, 2008 in Clifton, IL. Brian was a forklift operator for Crown, Cork and Seal Co., Inc. in Bradley. He was an avid fan of Sci Fi, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars fan and collector. Brian was a Chicago Bears fan. He loved to collect Hot Wheels cars and patches. Most of all Brian enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Brian served in the United States Navy from 1993 to 1996. He was of the Catholic Faith. Surviving is his wife, Sheri of Manteno; one son and daughter-in-law, Christopher (Alaynna) Metz of Manteno; one step-son, Steven Spreitzer of Manteno; his mother and step-father, Patricia and William Faber of Kankakee; one brother, Thomas (Anne Whitfield-Johnston) Metz of Tennessee; two grandchildren, Mira-Jane Metz and Evelyn Ross; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Brian is preceded in death by his father, Thomas; one sister, Theresa Metz; and his grandparents, Leroy and Betty Metz. Visitation will be held from 2:00 until the 4:00 p.m. service on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Schreffler Funeral Home, Kankakee. Deacon Patrick Skelly will officiate the service. Memorials may be made to the Family Wishes. Please sign his guestbook at www.schrefflerfuneralhomes.com

Brian L. "Squid" Metz

October 13, 1975 - July 9, 2022

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