Services for David D Metsker, 65, Lawrence, will be at 10:00 am Thursday, October 20th at Lone Star Church of the Brethren. Inurnment will be in Washington Creek Cemetery at a later date. Mr. Metsker passed away Sunday, October 9th, 2022 at his home in rural Douglas County.
David was born June 19th, 1957 in Lawrence. The son of John Phillip and Bettie-Lou Metsker. He graduated from Baldwin High School in 1975.
David married Julie LuAnn Stanwix on April 24, 1982 at West Side Presbyterian Church in Lawrence, KS. She survives at their home. Other survivors include oldest son, David and wife Erin, Lawrence; daughter, Marla Metsker, Lawrence; and youngest son, Grant and wife Madison, Eudora; three grandchildren, Jarett Phillips, Austin Phillips, and Grace Metsker; two brothers, Andy and wife Deb, Leavenworth, Phillip and wife Debbie, Lawrence; two sisters, Margaret Kalb and husband Kermit, Wellsville, and Merry Metsker, Overbrook; mother-in-law, Verna Stanwix, Lawrence; and many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents; sister, Barbera Ellen; and father-in-law, Richard Stanwix.
Mr. Metsker was a tire salesman, serviceman, and farmer. He worked for Quality Oil, All Star Dairy, co-owner of Metsker Brother Farms, Hallmark, owner of Poindexter Tire and Wheel, and salesman at KansasLand Tire. He enjoyed serving the needs of local farmers and businesses and was always willing to work the extra hours to serve his customers, family, and friends.
David was an active member of the Douglas County 4-H community. He was a member of the Worden Workers 4-H club, served as a community leader for the Lone Start 4-H club, was a member of the Douglas County Fair Board, and leader of the Douglas County Area Pork Producers which provided donations to the swine project and scholarships to a graduating swine showman. He was also an active member of the Lone Star Church of the Brethren, where he served as a deacon for many years. He was an also active fan of Kansas Jayhawk athletics and was a season ticket holder for basketball for many years.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, October 19th at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Lone Star Church of the Brethren, or Douglas County 4-H Foundation to establish the David Metsker Pork Producers Scholarship Fund, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
So sorry for your family’s loss. May you all be comforted by all those that loved David. Hugs.
Sending my deepest sympathy and caring wishes to you and your family.
So sorry for the loss of David. One of the nicest young man you will ever meet. All of the family is in our hearts and prayers.
My prayers to the Metsker family. May God bless each of you in the way that is needed. Remember the Lord is there to carry the burden of this temporary grief but know that we have a much better place awaiting.
We never saw David that he didn’t have a big smile on his face and he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. May the Good Lord wrap his arms around all of you and give you peace and comfort.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rodger and Sheryl Henry
Grant and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Prayers for all of you.
I’m so sorry to learn about the passing of David. We were Baldwin City HS classmates. We had many good times during HS and during the Summer we “bucked” many bales of hay out in Worden. I’m proud to call David a friend and know hew will be sorely missed by many.
Very sorry for David’s passing. Condolences to the Metsker family.
Hank and I were so saddened to hear of David’s passing. Our whole family sends our sympathy and prayers to all of the family. David was a lovely man and will be so missed.
I’m so sorry and sad to hear of David’s passing. He was the kindest man I’ve ever known. He never greeted you without a smile or extended hand. He will be missed by everyone that ever knew him. My sympathy to LuAnn and the entire Metsker family.
I am so saddened by the news of David’s passing. He will be sorely missed by the Douglas County 4H community. Hold tight to the happy memories of better times of the past. Love to you all..
My heart is with all of you. One of our very best Wakarusa families and a legacy Dave left that I know he was so proud of.
LuAnn, Andy and I are so sorry that Dave had to go too soon. We will have so much joy when we think of his great big small and those powerful hugs! Much love and peace to you and David, Marla, Grant and their families.
To all the Metskers,
So sorry for your loss. May time, great memories and the love of family and friends ease your pain.
We will miss David so much. He brought such joy and kindness to our community, our church, and our lives. You all are constantly on our hearts and in our prayers.
We are so sorry to hear about David’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Extending our sympathy to all the Metsker family.
David was one of the greats, my heart goes out to all of you.
So sorry, Lu, for your loss. Just wanted you to know your work family is thinking of you and sending our support.
Members of Fraternal Order of Police Lawrence Lodge #2 offer our condolences to Lu Ann and all of David’s family.
Thoughts an prayers to all of you
Our sincere condolences to LuAnn and family in the loss of David. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy, we send the Metsker family our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to Dave. I worked under him for a year. He was my mentor. He trained me how to treat people as customers, and just in general. Such a gentle man that could absolutely solve any problem. Dave I will miss you and never forget you. My sincere condolences to the family. I pray that peace surrounds your family at this time.
Sending condolences and thinking of you all
SO VERY SORRY DAVE WILL BE MISSED ALOT GOOD AND NICE MAN SYMPATHY TO ALL THE METSKER FAMILY
I am so sorry for your loss.
Merry, sorry for your loss. Met David once years ago. Thought he was a nice guy.
LuAnn and Family,
Growing up as a close neighbor to the Metsker’s and being a close friend with Merry, I spent a lot of time at their home and I always enjoyed my time with them. David treated me like an annoying little sister and he grew into a good man. I am so sorry for your families loss. Sending prayers from Oregon.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of the Metsker’s and especially to LuAnn. Please accept our deepest condolences. Roxy and Scott
LuAnn, David, Marla and Grant,
My heart is breaking for you. David was one truly great and caring man who will be missed by all. Love you!
LuAnn – My heart goes out to you and to your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
LuAnn and family. So sorry for the loss you have endured. I remember the first time I met David, was many moons ago when on the co-ed volleyball team. Both David and LuAnn welcomed me on the team with friendly smiles and warmth. Prayers and hugs.
So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the family.
We are so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts are with your family.
Blessings from David’s classmates from Baldwin High class of “75 to all of his family. We wish you all the very best as you celebrate and cherish your memories with him.
Sympathy to LuAnn and all the families. So sorry of loss! Another great David has gone to HEAVEN that lived in that house. Thinking of all the families. John and Joyce , Jeff, Doug & David Dillon’s families.
With my deepest condolences to the Metsker family-David was truly one of the best friends and co-workers anyone could ever ask for. He will be missed by so many! Rest in peace brother.
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. Remembering the times at the Pork and Pie Fest, with David manning the grill. He contributed so much to the church and community. We will all miss him greatly. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family.
LuAnn- We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Condolences to his family and friends. Thinking of you, Phillip for the loss of your brother.
LuAnn, I am so sorry to hear about David. You and your family are in my prayers.
I would like to share a very sad and heavy heart with the hearing of David’s passing. David was a very good man and was willing to do so much for others. I want to extend my deepest condolences and sympathy to you LuAnn, Little David, Marla, Grant and the entire Metsker family