Eugene W. “Yogi” Metoxen, 72, Oneida, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 2, 2019. He was born February 16, 1947 to the late Gilbert and Lorena (Doxtater) Metoxen.
Yogi graduated from West De Pere High School, and then Milwaukee Technical School. He had worked at Alwin Manufacturing for 25 years, before going on to work at the Oneida Casino. Yogi had also proudly served on the Oneida Business Committee.
He always liked a good joke, and quick with a smile for everybody, Yogi was fixture in the community where he could be seen walking his dog, Big Max every day for the last ten years. He enjoyed sports of all kinds and excelled in several them. He still enjoyed following West De Pere Football, and the Packers. Yogi had a huge heart, and a love for everybody, but was very competitive, when it came to a good hand of cards, or shooting darts.
He is survived by his sons; Wayne (Elaine Parker) Metoxen, Lonnie Metoxen, 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Yogi was preceded in death by his parents, three children; Timothy, Trina, and Tammy, as well as his grandson Kordel, and two great grandchildren; Alec and Elias. His siblings also preceded him in death; Gilbert Metoxen Jr., Albert (Eloise) Metoxen, Gordon (Mary) Metoxen, Floyd (Loretta) Metoxen, Arnold Metoxen, Dorothy Metoxen, Patsy Metoxen, Elaine (Wilbert) Rentmeester, Shirley (George) Reed, Orville Metoxen and his walking companion Max.
Friends may visit after 9:00Am Monday October 7, 2019 at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, until time of service at 11:00AM. Oneida Hymn Singers will sing at 10:30AM. Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere is assisting the family.
Special thanks to O.P.D. and County Rescue for all their care.
