Alvin Metz obituary: Alvin Metz's Obituary, Dove Topeka
In Memory Of
Alvin D. Metz
1922 - 2020
In Memory Of
Alvin D. Metz
1922 - 2020
Alvin D. Metz, 97 of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Brewster Place.
He was born October 11, 1922 near Council Grove to L. V. and Tena Metz. He graduated Council Grove High School in 1942, joined the Army, and served in the 665th field artillery battalion in Europe until the end of the war. His company assisted in the liberation of the Hunsruck German Work Camp, during which an inmate carved a walking stick with icons pertinent to Kansas and the military and presented it to Alvin. This walking stick was donated to Temple Beth Shalom during the Holocaust Commemoration in 2019. Upon return, he worked for Beech Aircraft. Alvin owned several restaurants in the Topeka area including Gage Tavern and Long Branch Restaurants. He was instrumental in bringing Max Morath to the World’s Food Fair in Topeka in 1961. He retired from Asphalt Maintenance in 1995 and continued on the board of Metz Enterprises, Inc.
Alvin was a member of First Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon. He volunteered at Let’s Help and was a life member of VFW and American Legion. He served on the board for Sherwood Lake Club.
He married Marjorhea Hammer in 1943 and they divorced. He married Janet Sasek in 1969. She survives.
Other survivors include sons, Jerry D. (Debbie) Metz, Branson, MO, Danny M. (Chereene) Metz, Lakewood Ranch, FL; step-son, Michael D. (Lory) Sasek, Centreville, VA; step-daughter, Michele (Rick) Walters, Salina; grandchildren, Dr. Ashley Aumiller, PharmD, Emily Sasek-Sullivan, Jill Sasek, Katie Sasek, Richard Walters; and several nieces and nephews.
Honoring Alvin's request, cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka, KS 66604 at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 23, 2021.
Dove Cremations and Funeral, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka is assisting the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brewster Place Foundation, 1205 SW 29th St., Topeka, KS 66611.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
He was born October 11, 1922 near Council Grove to L. V. and Tena Metz. He graduated Council Grove High School in 1942, joined the Army, and served in the 665th field artillery battalion in Europe until the end of the war. His company assisted in the liberation of the Hunsruck German Work Camp, during which an inmate carved a walking stick with icons pertinent to Kansas and the military and presented it to Alvin. This walking stick was donated to Temple Beth Shalom during the Holocaust Commemoration in 2019. Upon return, he worked for Beech Aircraft. Alvin owned several restaurants in the Topeka area including Gage Tavern and Long Branch Restaurants. He was instrumental in bringing Max Morath to the World’s Food Fair in Topeka in 1961. He retired from Asphalt Maintenance in 1995 and continued on the board of Metz Enterprises, Inc.
Alvin was a member of First Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon. He volunteered at Let’s Help and was a life member of VFW and American Legion. He served on the board for Sherwood Lake Club.
He married Marjorhea Hammer in 1943 and they divorced. He married Janet Sasek in 1969. She survives.
Other survivors include sons, Jerry D. (Debbie) Metz, Branson, MO, Danny M. (Chereene) Metz, Lakewood Ranch, FL; step-son, Michael D. (Lory) Sasek, Centreville, VA; step-daughter, Michele (Rick) Walters, Salina; grandchildren, Dr. Ashley Aumiller, PharmD, Emily Sasek-Sullivan, Jill Sasek, Katie Sasek, Richard Walters; and several nieces and nephews.
Honoring Alvin's request, cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka, KS 66604 at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 23, 2021.
Dove Cremations and Funeral, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka is assisting the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brewster Place Foundation, 1205 SW 29th St., Topeka, KS 66611.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
Alvin D. Metz, 97 of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Brewster Place.
He was born October 11, 1922 near Council Grove to L. V. and Tena Metz. He graduated Council Grove High School in 1942, joined the Army, and served in the 665th field artillery battalion in Europe until the end of the war. His company assisted in the liberation of the Hunsruck German Work Camp, during which an inmate carved a walking stick with icons pertinent to Kansas and the military and presented it to Alvin. This walking stick was donated to Temple Beth Shalom during the Holocaust Commemoration in 2019. Upon return, he worked for Beech Aircraft. Alvin owned several restaurants in the Topeka area including Gage Tavern and Long Branch Restaurants. He was instrumental in bringing Max Morath to the World’s Food Fair in Topeka in 1961. He retired from Asphalt Maintenance in 1995 and continued on the board of Metz Enterprises, Inc.
Alvin was a member of First Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon. He volunteered at Let’s Help and was a life member of VFW and American Legion. He served on the board for Sherwood Lake Club.
He married Marjorhea Hammer in 1943 and they divorced. He married Janet Sasek in 1969. She survives.
Other survivors include sons, Jerry D. (Debbie) Metz, Branson, MO, Danny M. (Chereene) Metz, Lakewood Ranch, FL; step-son, Michael D. (Lory) Sasek, Centreville, VA; step-daughter, Michele (Rick) Walters, Salina; grandchildren, Dr. Ashley Aumiller, PharmD, Emily Sasek-Sullivan, Jill Sasek, Katie Sasek, Richard Walters; and several nieces and nephews.
Honoring Alvin's request, cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka, KS 66604 at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 23, 2021.
Dove Cremations and Funeral, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka is assisting the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brewster Place Foundation, 1205 SW 29th St., Topeka, KS 66611.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
He was born October 11, 1922 near Council Grove to L. V. and Tena Metz. He graduated Council Grove High School in 1942, joined the Army, and served in the 665th field artillery battalion in Europe until the end of the war. His company assisted in the liberation of the Hunsruck German Work Camp, during which an inmate carved a walking stick with icons pertinent to Kansas and the military and presented it to Alvin. This walking stick was donated to Temple Beth Shalom during the Holocaust Commemoration in 2019. Upon return, he worked for Beech Aircraft. Alvin owned several restaurants in the Topeka area including Gage Tavern and Long Branch Restaurants. He was instrumental in bringing Max Morath to the World’s Food Fair in Topeka in 1961. He retired from Asphalt Maintenance in 1995 and continued on the board of Metz Enterprises, Inc.
Alvin was a member of First Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon. He volunteered at Let’s Help and was a life member of VFW and American Legion. He served on the board for Sherwood Lake Club.
He married Marjorhea Hammer in 1943 and they divorced. He married Janet Sasek in 1969. She survives.
Other survivors include sons, Jerry D. (Debbie) Metz, Branson, MO, Danny M. (Chereene) Metz, Lakewood Ranch, FL; step-son, Michael D. (Lory) Sasek, Centreville, VA; step-daughter, Michele (Rick) Walters, Salina; grandchildren, Dr. Ashley Aumiller, PharmD, Emily Sasek-Sullivan, Jill Sasek, Katie Sasek, Richard Walters; and several nieces and nephews.
Honoring Alvin's request, cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka, KS 66604 at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 23, 2021.
Dove Cremations and Funeral, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka is assisting the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brewster Place Foundation, 1205 SW 29th St., Topeka, KS 66611.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Graveside Service
Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:00am
Mount Hope Cemetery
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family