Victor Thomas Metz

I first met Vic Metz in December 1976. I had been dating his daughter Patti for about six months, and it was time to finally meet Vic. I was a bit apprehensive, as all prospective suitors are, but Vic immediately put me at ease. He embraced me as part of the family, and since that first meeting Vic and I created a bond based on two primary things: our experience in the US Air Force, and our love for Patti.

If you spent any time with Vic at all, you undoubtedly heard his many...

You are in the prayers of the members of the Rock Class at Frazer.
Jan and Delos Bailey

Prayers for all who loved my Uncle Victor! He was an amazing man! I loved him so much even though I was unable to see him often.

My mom is Vics sister, Dorothy May Metz Dodds, age 95.

My condolences to the family. I worked for the Metzs' for brief time before Marg's passing. I came to love and respect both of them. I am sorry to hear of their passing.

Dear Metz Family,

What can I say? Vic has been one of those "special people" that will never be forgotten by my family.

He was our neighbor for 15 years...over those years, he gave my sons, Mark and Chad, their first jobs and wrote letters of recommendation for various situations. He was a man of integrity and he portrayed that to the fullest extent to my sons.

You will be missed, Vic, and if there are B-52 Bombers in heaven, you are on one!

Love to all,
Pat...

About 20 years ago I wrote my grandfather, Victor Metz, a note on a small slip of paper that said simply, "I love you." As a kid, I loved our day trips that often ended in Ice cream. I loved exploring his house, looking through photos and hearing stories about his life. I loved his impeccable handwriting. I loved learning about what brought him joy and laughing at his jokes - even if I'd heard them before. His house was a safe place - there was *never* any judgement, stress, or anger. Just...