Betty Metzler
November 07, 1932 - April 05, 2016
Obituary
Metzler, Betty A.
STOUGHTON-Betty Ann Metzler, age 83, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the Nazareth House in Stoughton. She was born on Nov. 7, 1932, in Madison, the daughter of Alfred and Evelyn (Johnson) Nelson. She married Roland Metzler on Sept. 8, 1951. Betty's family always came first and her generosity towards family and friends was almost legendary. She found inner strength in her belief in God. Betty was a very giving person whose door was always open. She loved to carry on a conversation and was a consummate caregiver. Betty is survived by her husband of 64 years, Roland; her children, Jeff (Jane) Metzler, Susan (Terry) Hove, Alan (Cinnamon) Metzler, Steven Metzler and Julie (Dean) Stenjem; her siblings, Charles (Sue) Nelson, Mary Ellen Kleven, Steven (Mary) Nelson and James Nelson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Evelyn Nelson; son, Douglas Metzler; sister, Nancy Leikness; and brother, LaVerne Nelson. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51N at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 3 p.m., on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Burial will be at Eastside Lutheran Cemetery in Stoughton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Sunday. A reception will be held following the burial at the American Legion Post in Stoughton. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Hwy. 51 @ Jackson St.
(608)873-4590
Events
Visitation
Sun Apr 10, 2016 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
Service
Sun Apr 10, 2016 @ 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
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Betsy
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My grandmother was a wonderful women who taught me many, many life lessons but she always spoke about her faith in God and taught us kids about forgiveness and the bible. She had an amazing sense of humor with a smile that could light up a room. We will miss her dearly but she will live on forever in our hearts.
Betsy Pearson
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Randy Ree
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Betty called me all the time. She said that she liked how I could make her laugh. She will be missed by many people and she was a great Mom. Randy Ree.
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Kathryn Braukhoff
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Steve,
Ron and I are sorry to see that your Mom has passed away. Thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathy.
Kay and Ron Braukhoff
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Steve Sundby
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Betty Metzler was a wonderful woman and a great neighbor to my family and me. I think often of growing up next to the Metzler family in Stoughton with fondness. My very deepest sympathy to all of you on this loss.
Steve Sundby
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Gloria Wolff
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Betty took care of our daughter Angela nights back in the late 70's while I worked at Oscar Mayer. She was a wonderful babysitter for our daughter. I always felt comfortable leaving her with Betty.
Betty was a fun lady. She always was so bubbly and upbeat.
She loved her family and was telling me how her youngest son gave Angela the name of gumball. Why I don't know. She thought that was cute!
Sorry for your loss. Your memories of your mom will be etched into your hearts forever.
Gloria and Fred Wolff
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vern & vickie
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Vern & Vickie; Betty will truly be missed. We will always smile when we think of her. our prayers are with you.