RAYMOND JOSEPH METZ, age 80, of Worthington, died Monday, March 20, 2006 at his home. He was born November 26, 1925 to parents Frank F. and Theresa (Deutsch) Metz in Adrian, MN. He attended St. Adrian Catholic School in Adrian. After his schooling he worked on the family farm in Westside Township and also worked for various farmers as a farm hand. He served his nation during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army from 1949 until 1951. After the service he moved back to the Adrian area and continued farming. Raymond was united in marriage to Catherine Thill on January 4, 1955 at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Worthington. They lived in Adrian and moved to Worthington in August of 1955. Ray worked for Firestone Tire Company for 38 years. Ray was a member of St. Mary?s Catholic Church and was an usher. He also was the sexton and trustee of the St. Mary?s Catholic Cemetery and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being with his grandchildren. Ray is survived by his wife of 51 years, Catherine Metz, Worthington; children, Paul Metz, Buffalo, MN; Mark (Lori) Metz, Montpelier, ND; Loren (Barbara) Metz, Worthington; Lavern (Lori) Metz, Yankton, SD; Alan (Kay) Metz, Sioux City, IA; Dean Metz, Clinton, IA; Carol (Allen) Vukov, Peoria, IL; Beth (Greg) Baustian, Worthington; Gary (Belynda) Metz, Cottonwood, MN; 15 grandchildren, two brothers, Norbert (Rosie) Metz, Omaha, NE; Leonard (Barb) Metz, Pappillian, NE; 4 sisters, Helen Broesder, Adrian; Mildred (Frank) Van Horsen, Adrian; Rita (Earl) Lenz, Lismore; Marie Krueger, Adrian. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter-in-law (Cindy) Mrs. Gary Metz.