Obituary: Mike Metcalfe

3rd December 2020

Mike taught at Victoria School, Dortmund in the 1970s .

Mike joined the staff of Victoria School Dortmund in 1972 where he took responsibility for Special Educational Needs and music.  It was a few years later that here he met Beryl - they married in 1979. After the birth of their daughter Anna in 1987 the family moved to rural Lincolnshire where Mike continued his teaching career until his retirement. It was there that, as well as being a busy parent and teacher, he was very much involved with their local community.  Mike also devoted considerable energy and enthusiasm into creating a beautiful and tasteful home and garden which gave him a great deal of pleasure. He was known for his sardonic quips and his ability to keep a straight face whilst those around him would be convulsed with laughter. He was a private person and, whilst in Germany, enjoyed following his cultural interests of classical music, opera, museums, galleries, reading and foreign travel. Mike was a much loved husband, father, friend and colleague who touched many lives. He passed away suddenly and will be greatly missed and remembered with much affection by all who knew him.