Coroner announces retirement

St. Mary Parish Coroner Dr. F.H. Metz Jr. announced Tuesday that he plans to retire May 1 after 28 years of service.

In a news release, Metz, 78, said he is retiring “due to persistent medical problems.”

Metz was fortunate to have the cooperation of local and parish law enforcement agencies during his career and expressed “sincere gratitude for the cooperation of St. Mary Parish government,” he said.

“I cannot thank my staff of investigators and secretary enough for their dedication and untiring hard work they have provided while I have been in office,” Metz said.