Heather Metzger

Heather Metzger, 95, of Van Wert, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2011 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born May 1, 1916 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Thomas and Harriet (Higgins) Owen.

She married her loving husband, John Metzger, Sr., on July 23, 1942. He preceded her in death on February 18, 1987.

She is survived by her children, Thomas (Jean) Metzger, John (Laura) Metzger, Jr. and Linda (Paul) Edwards and a daughter-in-law, Joyce Metzger.

She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Rick (Deb) Metzger, Judy (Johnny) Little, Chuck (Pam) Metzger, Mike Metzger, Guy (Teresa) Metzger, Ty (Tammy) Metzger, Angie (Dave) Ireton, Beckie (Tyler) Holdgreve, Tricia (Travis) Metzger Osting, Anne (Ross Shartzer) Metzger.

She is also survived by several great-grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.

Her son, Richard Metzger, preceded her in death.

Heather and her husband, John, were the owners of Metzger's Grocery Store and the Cozy Rest Home in Van Wert. Heather also worked in a couple of other grocery stores during her working years. She was also a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert.

She loved her family, friends, sewing, reading, crafting and homemaking.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, June 18, 2011 at St. Mary of The Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert. Visitation will be at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert from 2-6 PM on Friday, June 17, 2011. A Parish Rosary will follow visitation at 6:00 PM. Burial will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery in Delphos.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

Condolences may be sent to bricknerfuneralhome@bright.net