Celia Van Metre Obituary
The world bids farewell to Celia Van Metre of Cedar, Iowa, departing on December 14, 2024 at the age of 94. Celia leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles J. Lynch, Jr. and Dorothy Mayne Lynch; her husband Douglas C. Van Metre; her sister Nancy; and her siblings-in-law, Ed Beatty, Carol and David Van Metre.
She is survived by: her sons, Douglas (Molly), Craig (Donna) and Kent (Susan); her brother Charles "Jerry" Lynch (Heidi); her grandchildren, Benjamin (Ashley), Nathan (Holly), Mary, Harriet, Abigail and Holland; her great grandchildren, Harrison, Dalton, Mason and Adeline; and her friend Sue Oglanian. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to any of the non-profit organizations listed above, to The Van Metre Family Charitable Foundation, or to the donor's preferred charity.
