She was the loving wife of Herman C. Metz for 63 years. Merlie was born in Perkasie, PA. to the late Lester R. and Elsie G. (Algard) Hunsicker.
She graduated from Souderton High School (Souderton, PA.), class of 1953, where she was a standout athlete, and where she met Herman.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons: Rod Metz, Scott Metz & wife Louisa, Steve Metz, and a daughter; Cheryl Moon & husband, Andy Moon; five brothers, Harold A. Hunsicker & wife Pat,
Kenneth A. Hunsicker, Ray A. Hunsicker & wife Anna, Lee A. Hunsicker & wife Lois, Larry A. Hunsicker & wife Ginger; one sister, Marian H. Reifinger; a brother-in-law Robert Bartholomew.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Pauline H. Bartholomew and Jean H. Tice.
A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 6 at 2pm at First Methodist Conroe.