Derek Reily Metz

STOUGHTON- Derek Metz, age 30, of Stoughton passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the Metz Family home. He was born on March 20, 1986, in Madison, the son of Daniel P. and Leslie C. Metz. Derek attended Stoughton High School and graduated from the Automotive Tech Program at Madison College. He was also an eagle scout, an avid volunteer for various community groups (including the restoration of the Opera house in Stoughton's City Hall) and was always ready to lend a hand to a friend in need. Derek was also a priesthood holder, a returned missionary (he served a mission in the West Allis area of Milwaukee) and an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He filled his time with trips to the Public Library, local second hand stores and trying to fix anything with a motor in it. Derek was recently employed at Pick N' Save in McFarland. He enjoyed cooking, board games, and playing Barbies' with his daughter. Derek is survived by his parents; daughter, Rochelle K. Metz; siblings, Shane L. Metz and Elizabeth C. Metz; grandparents, Marian Metz, Lee J. Underwood, Chet Underwood, M. Bernadette Stoudt and M. Daniel Stoudt Jr.; former spouse, Leah Schmid; Leah's parents, Beverly and Dave Schmid; and many loving cousins, friends and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Reid Metz; and aunt, Abigail B. Stoudt. A Celebration of Derek's life will be held at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 825 S. Van Buren St., Stoughton, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Burial will be held at Graves Cemetery in the Town of Rutland, at 10 a.m., on Monday, June 20, 2016. There is a memorial fund in Derek's name set up at the Wells Fargo Bank in Stoughton, as well as a fundraising website, https://www.gofundme.com/29ebcdgc to help with the cost of his services. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson (608)873-4590