Rosella M. Metzger
Rosie Metzger, 91, passed away on July 24, 2024, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM, Saturday, August 3, at Divine Mercy Parish – St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whittemore. Visitation will be 9-11 AM at the church hall prior to the service. The service will be live streamed on the Oakcrest Facebook page. Burial will take place at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Whittemore. Friends and family are invited to lunch at the church hall following the committal service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Emmetsburg Public Library at 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536. To leave online condolences, visit www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Rosie is survived by her four children: Ann Metzger (Brad Bennett), Cedar Rapids; John Metzger, Emmetsburg; Jim (Kerri) Metzger, Marshalltown; Zita (Kevin) Quade, Clare; eight grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Carol Schmidt, of West Bend, and Julie Montag, of Omaha, sister-in-law Darlene Metzger, of West Bend, and many nieces and nephews.