Jerry Dee Metzger

Obituary Jerry Metzger, 82, a long time resident of Estancia, NM was born June 25, 1940, to Wayne Sylvester and Inez (Ikenberry) Metzger, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his wife of 57 years, Rowena and his loved ones. Jerry was the son of Wayne and Inez Metzger. He joined the US Army on January 8, 1962 and was stationed in Germany until December 23, 1964 and served as a Military Mechanic and Army Reservist until January 7, 1968. Jerry met and married the love of his life, Rowena Caster on June 26, 1965. To this union of love, 4 kids were born, Michelle, Warren, Wayne and Christie. He owned Jerry’s Chevrolet in Estancia for approximately 5 years. They farmed and ranched west of Estancia, where Rowena still resides. Jerry was a member of the Torrance County Fair Board, Torrance County Sheriff’s Posse, the Estancia Valley Quarter Horse Association, and the First Baptist Church. He loved his family, and he could always be found watching and supporting his grandkids and great grandkids at livestock shows, rodeos, basketball and football games. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Inez Metzger; Granddaughter Shiann Riley; and Great Grandson Pryce Gutierrez. He is survived by his wife Rowena; sons Warren Metzger; Wayne Metzger and his wife Randi; daughters Michelle Dunlap and husband Todd; Christie Riley and husband Leland, all of Estancia; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and one on the way in May of 2023; one sister Lorena Coburn and husband Duane; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022, viewing from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, followed by funeral service at 2:30pm both at the First Baptist Church in Estancia. Interment will be into the Estancia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kyle Metzger, Travis Metzger, Seth Dunlap, Kaes Champlin, David Caster and Brian Dils. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Wrye, Delbert Autrey, Jeff Wells, Jim Fischer, Don Mitchell Russ Agenbodrd, Ronnie Coburn and all his other family and friends. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary.