T. Jean (Bolenbaugh) Metzger, age 83, of Van Wert, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Born on February 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John V. and Alma E. (Swander) Bolenbaugh. Jean was a 1959 graduate of Rockford High School and married Thomas J. Metzger on July 30, 1960.

She devoted her life to her family and enjoyed a fulfilling career at Teleflex before retiring. In retirement, Jean took pleasure in reading, cooking, baking, and cherishing time with her loved ones. She also found joy in the companionship of her beloved dog, Dakota.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thomas, her sister Marge Waldron, her grandson, and four great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her siblings Carole Doner and Jack Bolenbaugh, her children Michael Metzger, Guy (Teresa) Metzger, and Ty (Tammy) Metzger. Jean was the proud grandmother of ten grandchildren, a great-grandmother of thirty, and a great-great-grandmother of six.

Family-only services will be held at Cowan & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Van Wert on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery of Van Wert.

Jean's legacy of love, warmth, and spunk will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Van Wert Humane Society in Jean's honor

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.