Steven E. Metz, 57, passed away at his home in Ohio City Thursday morning, July 30, 2020.

He was born on August 8, 1962, in Van Wert the son of the late Sharon (Harrison) and Ronald E. Metz who survives near Rockford with his wife Linda..

Other family survivors include his daughter, Melissa (Cyle) Alverson of Decatur, Indiana; two sisters, Stephanie George of Ohio City and Tami Metz (Jeremy Kline) of St. Marys; a brother, Tim (Melissa) Metz of Rockford; four grandchildren, Caydyn, Haydon, Chloe, Maddix; and three nephews, Jordan Bair, Austin Metz and Andy Metz.

Steve was a 1980 graduate of Van Wert High School and Vantage. He had been a manager of Sherrick's Resort in Minnesota for 22 years. He enjoyed fishing and rebuilding classic cars.

A celebration of Steve's life will be held at a later date.

Preferred memorials are to the Ohio City Fire Department.