Don financed his college education by working two years at General Electric, before starting college, and continued working there in the summers until graduation from Otterbein College in 1958, where he received a Bachelor of Music Education degree. After graduation from Otterbein, Don's first employment was with Summers and Son Music stores in Columbus, Chillicothe, and Lancaster, Ohio and served six years in the Ohio National Guard, 27th Division Band. Don attended summer and evening classes to earn a Masters of Arts Degree from The Ohio State University in 1966 with a major in Educational Administration.
Don began his career in the Teays Valley Local School District, teaching music at Scioto Township School in Commercial Point. After obtaining his certification for elementary education, Don continued his professional career in the Circleville City School District as an Elementary Principal, Elementary Supervisor, and Assistant Superintendent. Don retired in 1992 after 35 years of service. Don's professional career allowed him the privilege to help shape the lives of many students.
Donald was a member of Community United Methodist Church since 1971 serving on many committees as well as serving as the church organist for fifty years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother Spurgeon Metzler and sisters Janet and Darlene.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ula Jean Ater Metzler First Generation Scholarship Fund by visiting the Pickaway WORKS website www.pickawayworks.com. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Browns Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 11-1 p.m. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com
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Don financed his college education by working two years at General Electric, before starting college, and continued working there in the summers until graduation from Otterbein College in 1958, where he received a Bachelor of Music Education degree. After graduation from Otterbein, Don's first employment was with Summers and Son Music stores in Columbus, Chillicothe, and Lancaster, Ohio and served six years in the Ohio National Guard, 27th Division Band. Don attended summer and evening classes to earn a Masters of Arts Degree from The Ohio State University in 1966 with a major in Educational Administration.
Don began his career in the Teays Valley Local School District, teaching music at Scioto Township School in Commercial Point. After obtaining his certification for elementary education, Don continued his professional career in the Circleville City School District as an Elementary Principal, Elementary Supervisor, and Assistant Superintendent. Don retired in 1992 after 35 years of service. Don's professional career allowed him the privilege to help shape the lives of many students.
Donald was a member of Community United Methodist Church since 1971 serving on many committees as well as serving as the church organist for fifty years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother Spurgeon Metzler and sisters Janet and Darlene.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ula Jean Ater Metzler First Generation Scholarship Fund by visiting the Pickaway WORKS website www.pickawayworks.com. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Browns Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 11-1 p.m. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com
Obituary (edited) via wellmanfuneralhomes.com
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