Marilyn Metz

Marilyn M. Fierke Metz, age 69, of Plymouth, passed away Tuesday morning, October 28, 2014 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by family. She was born September 15, 1945 on the Fierke homestead in Stetsonville, WI to Victor and Eleanore (Hennlich) Fierke. She was a graduate of Dorchester High School, Class of 1963. She later received her bachelor's degree from UW-Green Bay in Cartography and Regional Analysis. On December 28, 1963 Marilyn and David Metz were united in marriage at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville. For many years Marilyn drove for Prigge Bus Co., and was a longtime member of St. Dominic Catholic Parish where she sang soprano in the church choir and led the environment committee. She was an amazing cook, was gifted in sewing and crafts, and enjoyed playing a variety of card games. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, David, she is survived by her children, Elizabeth (Thomas) Vershowske of Wales, WI, Douglas (Shane) Metz of Nashville, TN, Michael Metz of Sheboygan, and Stephen (Tina) Metz of Sheboygan; her son-in-law, Terry Frye; her daughter-in-law, Deb Wentz; her sister-in-law, Helen Fierke; eight grandchildren, Jessica (Daniel) Quasius, Jessica Plate, Michael Metz, Nicholas Frye, Natalie Plate, Abby Frye, Alex Bahn, and Sam Metz; her brother, William (Nancy) Fierke of Cary, NC; her sister, Doris Klieforth of Abbotsford, WI; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Ridderbush and Elizabeth Loucks; one brother, Donald Fierke; two daughters, Donna Walsh-Frye and Jennifer Jindra; and her boxer, Roxanne. A memorial mass will be celebrated Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 1:00pm at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Sheboygan Falls. A time of visitation and support will be held from 11:00am until the time of service. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, Dr. Max Haid, Sarah Fritz, and the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic staff for their compassion and support. Essay by Marilyn, October 2014 (Memorial): "I am almost at the end of my journey now, I'm in my bed and someone is crying softly in the background, and I want to tell them not to cry, but I cannot. For I have mourned dear relatives and friends who have succumbed to this obnoxious disease. I also would like to tell them to sing, rejoice and laugh, but I cannot, because it would be inappropriate at this time. My journey had sometimes been long and arduous but there was laughter and tears with the Lord at the helm. God bless my family, my husband and my children for their support. Also for my relatives and friends who have helped me through this difficult time. God bless the Angels at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic for they are truly Angels, for without these people my journey surely would have been diminished. As you go on your journey, let there be more laughter than tears, extend your hands to others in need, and hold your children close. This will not be goodbye, because a long time from now when you end your journey I will be there to greet you. So it is farewell. Love, Mom Marilyn Fierke Metz"