Paul Leroy Metcalf

On August 5, 2015, Paul Metcalf died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Paul was born on May 28, 1925 to Truman and Viola Metcalf in Inwood, Iowa, a small community in the northwest corner of the state. The family moved to a farm near Chengwatana in 1941 because Truman had visited friends in the area and was impressed with the beautiful green community. Paul graduated from Pine City High School and entered the Navy, serving from 1944 until 1946. Following the war, he enrolled at the University of Minnesota where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. He married Marie Bergman in 1950. In 1953 Paul, Marie and their daughter, Regan moved into their lifelong home in Prospect Park in Minneapolis. Paul worked for several corporations throughout his career including Control Data and Telex. Paul also earned his license as a Master Electrician. Paul and Marie bought a cabin on the Snake River in 1959 where they spent most of their free time. After his retirement, Paul and Marie spent most of their time in Pine City where they enjoyed the company of many friends and relatives. Paul worked tirelessly in his beautiful gardens and valued the friendships of so many wonderful people in the area. He was proud of having hunted deer in Chengwatana for fifty years and an additional ten years on his “80,” a stone’s throw from Chengwatana. All hunts were successful whether or not there was venison in the freezer at the end of season! Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Dale and his beloved wife, Marie. He is survived by his daughter, Regan Metcalf of Pine City. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Grace University Lutheran Church in Minneapolis or Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2015 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City. A time of visitation is planned for one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City~ Swanson Chapel www.funeralandcremationservice.com