It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James William Metz in Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Simon Metz and Hortense Metz; and his siblings, Urban, Elmer, Edward, Melvin, Jerry, John, Gladys Kron, Vivian Kleinschmidt, Dorothy Brophy, Donna Stumpf and Mary Angela.

He is survived by : his wife Rajet; his children, Scott (Michelle), Julie (Michelle) and Michelle; his grandchildren, Miranda, Claudia (Thomas Pellet), Alexander, Victor, Marcus, Julian, Ava, Peter and Danielle; and his sister Ann Walsh. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. (3030 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at the Rock Island National Cemetery (Rock Island Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Illinois Association of Retired Firefighters or the Parkinson's Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory