David E. Metz 1950-2003

MUSSER

Posted By: Michael (email)
Date: 12/20/2003 at 10:30:21

David E. Metz, 53, of 2530 Bluffwood Circle died at his home on Thursday, December 18, 2003, following a courageous battle with cancer. His wife, daughter and son-in-law were at his side.

A celebration of David’s life will be held on Monday, December 22, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service, Iowa City, with the Rev. Bev Hovenkamp officiating. Military rites will be provided by local military organizations. Private burial will be at Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday, December 21, 2003, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be directed to Iowa City Hospice, Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Humanities Iowa or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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David was born on October 17, 1950, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Evelyn Musser Metz. He married Rose Gilroy on April 21, 1972, at St. Thomas More Church in Iowa City. David was raised in Ainsworth and moved to Iowa City in 1971. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War for two years and was a member of the Naval Reserve.

David was employed by Proctor and Gamble for 28 years, retiring in 1997. He especially enjoyed teaching the skills of the electrical trade to many new employees. He was a gifted woodworker who enjoyed helping friends and neighbors with their home projects. His grandchildren, Tyler and Kylie, called him “Gramps.” Tyler was Gramps’ right hand on home projects, and Kylie was special because she is so much like Amy, David’s daughter. He also volunteered his time for nonprofit organizations. His passions included building furniture, studying Civil War history, listening to music, traveling and mushroom hunting.

David is survived by his wife, Rose, of Iowa City; his daughter, Amy Greazel, and her husband, David, of Iowa City; two grandchildren, Tyler and Kylie; his father, Elmer Metz, of Lone Tree, Iowa. He also is survived by four sisters, Linda Johnson and her husband, Bill, of Iowa City; Barb Oldfield and her husband, Duane, of Iowa City; Pat Weimer and her husband, Al, of Waynesville, Ohio; and Becky Grantier and her husband, Dave, of Winnett, Montana. In addition, he is survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, who inspired his love for woodworking.