Memorial Services For Lydia M. Metzler, age 79 of Wakefield Journey Christian Church, Wayne, Friday, 11 a.m., Feb. 17, 2023.
Memorial Visitation, Journey Christian Church, Wayne, Thursday, Feb. 16, 5 to 7 p.m.
Inquiries may be made to Hasemann Funeral Home of Wayne.
She passed away Feb. 7, 2023, at her home.
Memorials may be directed to the Lydia’s family for later designation.
Lydia Marie (Tilson) Metzler was born April 27, 1943, in Norfolk, Va., to Estle and LaVona (Blunk) Tilson. Lydia was a devoted wife to her husband for over 50 years and a loving mother to her children and grandchildren. Her warmth and generosity extended beyond her family and into the lives of the many children she cared for at her daycare. Her passion for nurturing the next generation was evident in the countless lives she impacted. She lived a life filled with love and devotion to her family and the families she cared for over the years. Her kind and caring nature touched the hearts of all who knew her and she will be deeply missed.
Lydia is survived by her sons, Scott Metzler of Jefferson City, Mo., Brad (Jeannie) Metzler of Omaha, Tony (Jackie) Metzler of Gilbert, Ariz., Troy (Esmeralda) Metzler of Chandler, Ariz., Chad (Susan) Metzler of Wayne; daughter, Sarah (Jim) Rusk of Omaha; sisters, Martha (Larry) Brodersen of Wayne, Carolyne Nelson of Commerce City, Colo., Tally Schmidt of Tekamah, Diana Tomlinson of Bloomington, Ill.; brothers, Frank (Michelle) Tilson of Tekamah, Kevin Tilson of Tekamah, Terry (Robin) Tilson of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Joel Tilson of Cheyenne, Wyo.; 29 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Lydia was preceded in death by her husband, Darrel; parents, Estle and LaVona Tilson; in-laws, Roy and Dorothy Metzler; brother, Estle Tilson; sister-in-law, Mona Eriksen and brother-in-law, Delbert Metzler.
