Peacefully on February 26, 2022 surrounded by his children. Loved father of Michelle, Jewelly, and Ricky. Loved brother of Evert, Martin, Peter, Paul, Ian, and Margie. A loved grandfather and great grandfather. Erik will be privately cremated with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Messages to the Metz family C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3144.