Ruth Metzger Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Metzger of Burlington, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth left this world on January 14, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Metzger to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, David I. Marshall and Margaret E. White Marshall; and her siblings, Alice, Jane, Joanne, Jim and Bob.
She is survived by: her son David Metzger (Inez) of Burlington; her foster son Richard Rowe (Rhonda) of Jonesburg, MO; her daughters, Peggy Stout (Dennis) of Ankeny and Jean Schnellbacher (Mike) of Wever, IA; and her brother Ed Marshall (Sharon) of New London. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and helped with the Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County.
