Vikki Ann Metzinger, 74, of Dexter, Kansas, passed away Tuesday evening, August 23, 2016 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Born July 25, 1942 in Winfield, Kansas, she was the daughter of Chet and Myrtle (Miller) Andes. She was raised and received her education in Winfield, graduating from Winfield High School in 1960. After school she went to work for the Winfield State Hospital and Training Center where she worked as an Occupational Therapist.

Vikki was united in marriage to Donald L. Metzinger on August 8, 1967 in Newkirk, Oklahoma. The couple made their first home in Winfield before moving to Dexter and establishing the family farm in 1968. Vikki helped with many tasks on the farm but her main joy was breeding, raising and training horses. Mr. Metzinger preceded her in death on February 13, 1993.

She was a member of Tisdale United Methodist Church and later attended Maple City Community Church. She was also a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. In addition to working with horses, Vikki enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren compete in many rodeos.

Her family includes:
Her sons: Donald Wayne Metzinger of Winfield; Joseph William Metzinger and wife, Kathleen of Wichita;
Her daughters: Christine Theresa Storm and husband, David of Geuda Springs; Shauni Lynn Leftwich and husband, Todd of Winfield; Shandi LaDonna Scales and husband, Mark Joseph of Pittsburg;
Her brothers: Donnie Andes and wife, Janice of Winfield; Tommy Andes and wife, Sharon of Winfield; and
Her 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Vikki was preceded in death by, two brothers, Willis and Gary Andes.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Interment will follow at Dexter Cemetery in Dexter. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday evening, August 29, 2016 from 4 to 8. The family will greet visitors that evening.

A memorial has been established in Vikki's name for the Kansas State High School Rodeo Association. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.