Diane K. Metter, 70, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Bethesda Care Center. She was born on April 20, 1946 in Elgin, IL to Earl and Jean (Lulofs) Schaefer. She was a graduate of Sunny Hill High School in Fullerton, CA and received her Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Vanguard Vocational School.
Diane married Henry A. Metter on April 22, 1967 in Fremont and he preceded her in death on August 23, 2006. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time on her computer, politics and music.
Diane is survived by her sons, Robert (Beth) Metter and Michael (Judy) Metter both of Fremont, OH, siblings, David (Cheryl) Schaefer of California Doug Schaefer of China, Donald (Lorie) Schaefer of Carson City, NV; granddaughters, Kylie and Brittney Metter and Kristen Askins, all of Fremont, OH; great grandchildren, Jocelyn and Brody.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry A. Metter; brother, Daniel Schaefer.
Memorial Visitation: Friday, December 16, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials: Bethesda Care Center, 600 N. Brush St., Fremont, OH.
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jerry metter
Aunt Diane was a wonderful aunt, I enjoyed her company when I was young and my one fond memory was when she had her parakeet and it flew around the house.She will be missed and my prayers go out to my cousin’s Bobby and Mike
Georgia (Metter) Woods
Aunt Diane was a loving, kind, creative, caring, and thoughtful person who was quick to laugh and smile. I remember the piano in her house and her encouraging me to take piano lessons with her. I remember her letting me use her car to get my drivers license and how she donated her time so I got all of the supervised driving hours. She loved nature and loved bird watching and camping. She was a generous person who made you feel welcome and apprecated, whenever we had time to get together and visit. I will miss her… and I feel greatful for the childhood memories I have of her.
David Schaefer
Our condolences to the Metter family. Sadly, my sister Diane passed away suddenly. She was looking forward to attending her granddaughter’s wedding in the spring. Diane was fun-loving, smart, strong, wise, generous and she deeply loved her family.
Diane always loved music. She expertly played piano and organ by ear. Recently she was learning how to play an accordion. She had a sizable collection of old records which she enjoyed.
She used to be an avid bird-watcher. She enjoyed working in her backyard planters. When we would talk on the phone or email – it was usually about politics or our grandkids.
53 years ago, she introduced me to my future wife (Cheryl). They were good friends in high school.
Diane, you will be missed by your family and your friends. But now you will be spending Christmas with Hank.
Love, Your brother Dave, and your friend Cheryl
Wendi (Schaefer) Nelson
My condolences go to the Metter family. I loved the video! Bob and Mike – I have not seen you in years but looking at the video it seems just like yesterday when you and your parents would come to California. I’m so glad I got to spend time with your mom when she was out here taking care of Grandma. We had some great talks when she was here and I was always amazed how much her and I had in common. Your mom was the best! I will be thinking of you and your families tomorrow. Much love – Wendi (Schaefer) Nelson
Monte Huss
So sorry to hear of Diane’s passing she was a wonderful neighbor. My deepest sympathy to Mike and Bob,
Doug Schaefer
Diane was our one sister in a pack of boys – somehow she provided a balance against our strange childish activities.
By good fortune she met and married Hank Metter, whose family perhaps could not have been more different. But again she provided a larger bridge.
Diane was, oddly, at the center as our families spread out. She came home when our mother was doing poorly and fed baby food. Reaching across generations.
Diane always found great joy in people and in music. She built bridges not by saying so, but by doing so. Saying that only two familes – Schaefers and Metters – are forever joined by her spirit is saying too little.
I love my sister Diane, I grieve that she has left us, but we still have the good she has left us. We can appreciate every day.