David James Metzger, obituary portrait — Pace Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

David James Metzger

Passed Away On January 17, 2025
At Age 76 years
Resident of Livingston, TX
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United States Veteran
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David James Metzger was born on February 28, 1948, in Syracuse, New York, to Robert and Ruth (Gibbons) Metzger. He passed away from this life on January 17, 2025, in Livingston, Texas at the age of 76.

David was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was devout in his faith and loved serving the Lord. David retired from the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country for 18 years during the Vietnam war and Desert Storm. He was awarded numerous medals and awards; he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant Airman.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Kathleen Metzger; children, Timothy Metzger and Tammy Metzger; brother, John Metzger & wife Joy; as well as many other loved ones and a host of friends.
David is preceded in death by his parents and stepson, Benjamin Hutchison.

A Rosary for David will begin at 10:30am, with a Liturgical Mass to begin at 11:00a, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Livingston, Texas, with Fr. Paul Kahan, SVD officiating.
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Services

Funeral Service

Rosary

St. Joseph Catholic Church

2590 HWY 190 West

Livingston, TX, 77351

January 29, 2025

10:30 AM

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Funeral Service

Liturgical Mass

St. Joseph Catholic Church

2590 HWY 190 West

Livingston, TX, 77351

January 29, 2025

11:00 AM

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Condolences (4)

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Kevin and Joni Berkel Valdosta, GA January 29, 2025
"From his time in Valdosta, GA until now he enjoyed a great conversation with everyone he met. A true Catholic gentleman and brother Knight of Columbus. We will miss Dave."
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Douglas Palmer Onalaska, TX January 29, 2025
"R.I.P.

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Solita Collard Livingston, WY January 26, 2025
"Dave was a good friend to Russ and I. Dave was a true Patriate, he loved our country. Dave served our country
Spending 20 years in the airforce. Most caring person. Alway doing for others, very generous with his time.
We will miss our visits with him. He would drive his golf right to our front porch, we would sit for long conversations, mostly about politics. He was true freind

Solita Collard and Russ Johnson"
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