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Marietta Jean Metge, 99, of Conrad, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad.
Funeral services for Marietta will be on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Conrad. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Iowa River Hospice Home. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Marietta and her family.
Marietta Jean Haren was born on January 21, 1927 in Marshalltown. She was the daughter of Otto and Vera Ruby (Johnson) Haren. Marietta graduated from Conrad High School in 1944 as class valedictorian. She also won the Iowa National Spelling Bee in 1940. On August 12, 1945, Marietta was united in marriage to Merle Metge at Central Christian Church in Marshalltown. Marietta had previously worked for the Grundy Center bank right out of high school, Ritchie Manufacturing, and worked for twenty-six years as the secretary at the Beaman-Conrad school. Marietta was a charter member of the Village of the Vale, Eastern Star and one of the original charter members of the Tuesday Music Club. Marietta loved music and playing the piano. She enjoyed dancing, camping, gardening, fishing, and was an excellent baker.
Marietta is survived by her children: Marla (Kent) Daggett of Sun City, Arizona, Myrna Allen of Sun City, Arizona, Steve (Deanne) Metge of Rolla, Missouri and Denny Metge of Conrad. Grandchildren: Derek (Melissa) Daggett, Darin (Carlene) Daggett, Darik (Iva) Metge, Cory (Stacy) Metge and Taylor (Chris) McVey. She is also survived by her great grandchildren: Alyssa Daggett, Kylee Daggett, Brian Daggett, Connor Daggett, Olivia Metge, Simon Metge, Ethan Metge, Aleah Metge and great-great grandchild: Paisley Metge.
Marietta is preceded in death by her husband: Merle; parents: Otto and Vera and grandson: Brian Achenbaugh.