Verne Nelson Metcalf Obituary

We announce the death of Verne Nelson Metcalf of Sparta, Michigan, who passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 88. Verne will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gaar Ephriam and Ruby Opal Metcalf (Hanes); his son Randy Rysdyk (Becky); and his pet Otis. He is survived by: his sister RuthAnn (Maxwell); his uncle Alex; his wife Myrtle Robertson; his children, Doreen Wade (Mark), Deborah Pitsch and Daryl Metcalf; his grandchildren, Kyle Tawney (Kala), Jaryk (Diana), Rayannah, Mylee Pitsch and Sifa McClellan (Ben); his children, Ron Rysdyk (Cheri), Deb Schmenk (Guy), Sandy Stuart (Gary) and Pam Darling (Bob); and his granddaughter Kitty. He is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren.