Dean Metz

Are you familiar with the phrase, "awe-inspiring", something that inspires awe, admiration, or wonder? I have come to realize that I have experienced an almost "mind boggling" positive coaching and good sportsmanship, "awe inspiring" moment. I didn´t realize it at the time, but it was a "WOW" moment that went undetected due to being caught up emotionally in a "heat of the moment" situation. It was a State Championship Baseball game. The home team, who I was rooting for, was down 3-2...

One of the greatest guys and mentors to enter my life in 1966-1970 as my Biology teacher. Refereed many of my football games both in HS and at U of A (1971-1974). Was my Supervising Teacher when I performed my Student Teacher semester in 1975. At each juncture he was not only a man that made his presence known but also had a wicked sense of humor. I have missed him for many years. I will continue to miss him.

I can still hear his booming voice as he cajoled and greeted students in the Amphi halls.
~~~ Irma Ficzeri - 1960

Mr. Metz. Thanks for your acceptance and patience and never discriminating between student's. You have always been bigger than life to me. You positively touched so many lives and you always sparkled. It was pretty cool that you had a beer now and then with my dad.

Had the pleasure of getting to know Dean and Jackie when I was married to their son, Dion. Although we have been apart for lo these many years, I have thought of both Dean and Jackie. Always wondering how they were doing. I'm sure they are living happily in Heaven and loving communing with their family who has passed. The reunion with Devon and Dale must have been fantastic!

What a wonderful person. The essence of "BEAR DOWN."

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Dean when we were junior high school athletic directors and served on the Delta League Board of Directors. His insights for all things at our meetings was greatly appreciated. His sense of humor was just so wonderful. The stories he would tell... A great man will truly be missed.

A Good Christian Man Gone From Our Sight, But Never From Our Heart. Words Can Not Express How Much We Will Miss Dean.

Dean has entered his eternal heavenly home. After retiring, Dean served as Principal at redeemer Lutheran School where I got to know him better. At UA basketball games he would be setting up his workplace and reading the paper, but he always took time to talk to fans and friends. You will be missed Dean...God bless the family.