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Ruth Metzger Obituary
PETERSBURG, IL – Ruth E. Metzger, 77, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born July 26, 1938, to Roy and Josephine (Yuroff) Vogel. She married Robert W. Metzger on Jan. 26, 1957, in Springfield.
Ruth was a licensed real estate broker and vice-president of Ladley Real Estate in Petersburg. She was a member of West Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and a former member of North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She loved to teach the Bible through ministry work.
She is survived by her sons: Mark (Lisa) Metzger of Petersburg, Tim (Annette) Metzger of Silver Springs, Fla., and Paul Metzger of Petersburg; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and her parents.
Memorial Service: 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at West Kingdom Hall, 4800 Old Jacksonville Rd., Springfield with Larry Price officiating.
Private family burial was held.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: West Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
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alberta stark
March 5, 2016
sorry to here about your loss.
love sister stark
Merrill Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
March 4, 2016
Dear Metzger sons Mark,Paul and Tim and your wives and Ruths beloved Grandchildren.
We in Merrill WI will greatly miss and have missed the wonderful hospitality of both your Mom and Dad as they chose to build a cottage in the Northwoods. Many wonderful cards games and Meals were enjoyed. And I'm sure the fishing stories will live on and on. But your Mothers faithful example of Loyal service to Our God Jehovah is not only recalled by us but is safely kept in Jehovah's memory. The yellow roses we are sending are just a small symbol of a wonderful friendship had by her friends in Merrill,WI and Her Beloved Tomahawk,WI. Our thoughts are with you all.
LeRoy Ketchum
March 3, 2016
She will be missed by many, but will not be
Forgotten...Heb 6:10
Shelley Goodall
March 2, 2016
Ruth was my first Mother-Inlaw for nearly 18 years. She was a wonderful woman and as to being a grandma I could not have asked for a better one then her. I will always remember one of her favorite quotes or sayings she would say, NO BIGGIE! LOL! She will be missed just like the rest that have gone before her. R.I.P. Ruth, Love Shell
March 2, 2016
I am sorry to hear about Ruth passing she was a very nice person, please accept our sympathy.
roger & Janice McKee
Karen Willis
March 2, 2016
Ruth was my first boss, my first job, and a good friend. You have my deepest sympathies for your loss. She loved her family so much and had the biggest heart of just about anyone I have ever met. She will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Karen Zeiger Willis
March 2, 2016
My condolences to you and your families. Ruth was one of my best friends from high school. I would meet her at her house and we would walk to school together. I will miss her dearly.
Linda (Cikas) McIntyre
Bob & Mary Jo Morlee
February 28, 2016
Mark, Paul & Tim:
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts are for all of you.
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