Jean Metzger died peacefully at her home in Clayton, Missouri, on May 29, 2023, three months short of her 98th birthday.

Jean was the loving spouse of Robert Stanley Metzger, and mother of Robert Streicher Metzger and Janet Lee Metzger. Jean was born and raised in San Diego, where she retained friendships lasting decades. Jean was sister to Leona and Edward, and beloved Aunt to five nieces (Susan, Jeannie, Patty, Elise and Anne) and two nephews (John and David) in the Streicher family.

A graduate of UCLA, Jean was an energetic community leader in St. Louis, with ScholarShop, the Nursery Foundation, and BookFair. Always a woman with great style, she opened Provence Boutique in Clayton. Jean was well informed on politics and world affairs, admired for her strength, appreciated for her humor, and respected for her intelligence. Jean Metzger was a friend and source of good counsel to persons of many generations, in St. Louis, San Diego, and elsewhere.

Memorial contributions preferred to Doctors Without Borders or the charity of your choice.

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