Thomas Perry Metzger, age 79 of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 11:00 am at Grace Alive in Prairie City. The family will greet friends on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Coburn Funeral Home in Monroe. Memorials may be directed to the Monroe Fire and Rescue and condolences may be left at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com
The son of Thomas Raymond and Jeanette (Donnelly) Metzger, Tom was born on June 19, 1945, in Nashville, Tennessee. The family moved to Omaha, NE, in 1957 and he was raised there with his loving parents and his sister Judy. Tom attended West Side High School (Class of 1963). In 1973, he married Rita Metzger, and together they had one daughter, Stacy.
Tom had a deep love for cars, particularly his Corvette, and countless Cadillacs. He and Rita owned an Irish bar called O’Flaherty’s, and Tom was a true salesman, having sold boats and cars to many of us. He was also passionate about horses and horse racing, especially enjoying time at Aksarben Racetrack watching his horses run. A true sports fan, Tom enjoyed football, golf, basketball, NASCAR, and was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker supporter. Above all, he cherished spending time with friends and family, enjoying good food and a few cocktails.
Dad, we will miss you immensely. You were our “go-to” when life got tough, our voice of reason in a crazy world, and our comfort when we needed clarity. You were always someone we could trust and rely on. Though you were a straight shooter, you communicated with honesty and never passed judgment. Your advice was always sound, delivered with a perfect blend of wit and sarcasm when we needed a “heart-to-heart” to straighten us out. Thank you, Dad, for all the calls, your wise words, and your unwavering support.
Those left to honor his memory include his daughter, Stacy (Travis) Metzger-Moore; two granddaughters, Sidney Metzger and Devanne Metzger; sister Judy Sartin, two nephews, Ken (Sherry) Sartin, and Shaun (Tracy) Sartin. Along with numerous extended family members.
Preceding Tommy in death were his parents, ex-wife Rita Metzger, and brother-in-law Milburn Sartin.
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