Zeno Payne Metcalf

1885–1956 (age 71)

Biography

Zeno Payne Metcalf earned acclaim as an entomologist and educator, bringing clarity and dedication to the study of insects while mentoring generations of students.

His resting place at Historic Oakwood Cemetery offers a quiet reminder of a life devoted to science and the cultivation of knowledge.

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