Herbert Earl "Herb" Metcalf

Herbert Earl “Herb” Metcalf, 85, of Milford, IN went home to be with his Lord & Savior at 8:40 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2015 at his residence. He was born on July 27, 1930 in Adamsville, MI to Ray Lucas & Marjorie Irene (Landis) Metcalf.

He graduated from Bristol High School in Bristol, IN and attended college in Florida. He was married to Donna Gentzhorn who preceded him in death in 1968 and then on August 3, 1973 in Elkhart, IN he married Nellie M. (Hicks) Jessie who survives. He retired in 1993 from Goshen Stamping after 12 years. He was also a self- employed carpet installer and was the former owner / operator of Herb’s Place restaurant in Elkhart. He lived in the Kosciusko County area for many years.

He was a member of the Nappanee Missionary Church, an avid fisherman, gardener and cook.

He is survived by:

Wife – Nellie Metcalf of Milford

6 Sons – Brian (Pat) Metcalf of Rainier, WA; Barry Metcalf of Bristol; Brent (Traci) Metcalf of South Bend; Walter (Nancy) Hershberger of Mentone; Roger (Rita) Hershberger of Goshen; & Rick (Diana) Hershberger of Cabot, AR

12 Grand, 16 Gt. Grand, & 9 Gt. Gt. Grandchildren

3 Sisters – Ella Richmond of Goshen, Diane (Roger) Nusbuam of FL, & Darlene (Randy) Price of SC

He was preceded in death by his parents, 1st wife, son – Patrick Glen Metcalf, sister – Vera Overmyer, and brother – Ray Metcalf.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2015 at Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 St. Rd 19N, Nappanee, IN. Memorial services will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Friday in the church chapel with Pastor Chris Knight & Justin Lamason of the church officiating. Cremation and services are being handled by Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw, IN.

Memorial bequests may be given to the Nappanee Missionary Church (April Hershberger Baby Center Orphanage Fund), P.O. Box 110, Nappanee, IN 46550. Envelopes will be available at the church.