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Ruth Ann Mettler
RUTH ANN METTLER
Cedar Rapids
Ruth Ann Mettler, 60, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Anamosa, passed away Sept. 24, 2019. Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Word of God Lutheran Church for the Deaf, 1515 29th St. NE, with the Rev. Tim Eckert officiating. Dress casual per request. Burial at a later date.
Ruth was born Feb. 15, 1959, in Monticello, to Bob and Georgina Mettler. Ruth was an avid Cubs fan, a sweet, loving daugther, sister and aunt.
She is survived by her dad, Robert; sisters, Sharla Sutton, Marion and Janet Lemons, Iowa City; and nephews and nieces.
Ruth was preceded in death by her mother, Georgina Metter, in 2018; and brothers, Robby and Michael.
Murdoch Funeral Home is assisting with cremation.
Ruth was a donor, and donated her eyes.
Ruth retired from Rockwell Collins with 28 years of service. Ruth also was deaf, enjoyed her deaf friends and clubs.
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