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    Jacob Richard "Dick" Metzler

    October 14, 1929 - April 13, 2018

    Jacob Richard "Dick" Metzler, 88, of Lititz, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 13, 2018.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Barbara Burdette Metzler and two daughters, Gretchen, married to Dr. Eric Thomas of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Erika Metzler of Estes Park, Colorado.  Dick is also survived by eight grandchildren as well as two sisters, June Alicia Miller, wife of the late Warren N. Miller of Lititz, and Ruth, married to Jere L.Thome of Milton Grove.           Dick was a potato distributor for over 50 years.  He attended Westminster Presbyterian Church of Lancaster and Buena Vista Wesleyan Church of Canisteo, NY.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clarence R. and Esther B. Harnish Metzler.  He was preceded in death by a brother, George H. Metzler.           A Memorial Service celebrating Dick's life will be held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike. Lancaster, PA on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 at 11 AM with the Reverend Dr. Michael Rogers and the Reverend Dr. Eric Crichton officiating.  Dick's family will receive friends at the church from 10 to 11 AM.  Interment will be private and held at the convenience of his family in Manheim Fairview Cemetery.  If desired, memorial contributions to the Lancaster Bible College Scholarship Fund, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601            https://alumniandfriends.lbc.edu/give/scholarship-fund  would be deeply appreciated.  On  line condolences may be sent through http://www.sheetzfuneralhome.com   Sheetz Funeral Home, Inc.     Mount Joy

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    Jacob Richard "Dick" Metzler, 88, of Lititz, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 13, 2018.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Barbara Burdette Metzler and two daughters, Gretchen, married to Dr. Eric Thomas of... View Obituary & Service Information

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