David And Jan Metzig

David and Jan Metzig were called back to the Lord on March 18, 2023 at the ages of 72 and 71.
David was born in Oshkosh on June 16, 1950, to the late Quintin and Kathryn Jeanne (Mosson) Metzig. Jan was born in New York on September 23, 1951, to the late James and Muriel (Sandon) Tyrrell.
David and Jan met at Valparaiso University in Indiana, where he earned an accounting degree and she earned a biology degree. On June 9, 1973, they married.
In 1980, David and Jan moved to Zittau and became the third generation of Metzigs to own and operate the Union Star Cheese Factory. They raised their five sons in a home above the factory, which became a cherished gathering spot for extended family and friends. The Union Star employees, customers and farmers were also considered family.
In addition to cheesemaking, David enjoyed hunting, gardening and projects at the farm. Jan loved cooking, beekeeping, hosting and taking care of her boys. Their love of the Lord, commitment to family and a spirit of service defined their 49-year marriage. Together, they adored their children, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. They nurtured a strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, continuously studying the word and attending Calvary Bible Church.
David and Jan are survived by five sons, Charles (Brittany) Metzig, Louis Metzig, Matthew (Andrea) Metzig, Jonathan (Kelsey) Metzig, and Erik Metzig; seven grandchildren, August, Henry, Asher, Addison, Quintin, Isabel, and Thomas; David's three sisters, Karen (Fred) Roed, Susan (David) Elbing, and Kathryn (Curt) Radford; David's two brothers, Peter Metzig and Daniel (Marianne) Metzig; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends. They were preceded in death by Jan's brother, Richard Tyrrell.
A memorial visitation will take place Friday, March 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Calvary Bible Church, 1450 Oakridge Rd., Neenah. Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday, March 25, from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service at 3 p.m. Pastor Keith Doyle will officiate. Interment will take place in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in Larsen. Memorials may be directed to Prison Fellowship, Fox Cities Victim Crisis Response Team and Calvary Bible Church.
David and Jan's family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department as well as the Volunteer Crisis Response Team for the compassion, service, and guidance they provided during this tragic time.
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