Ronald Metiva
December 14, 1952 - February 17, 2018
Obituary
Metiva, Ronald "Hoss" Joseph of Saginaw, Michigan Beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in the comfort of his home, following a long battle with cancer. Ronald Joseph Metiva was born on December 14, 1952 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Elwood J. and Marlene Joan (Craft) Metiva. He was a proud 1972 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. Following graduation, Ron proudly enlisted in the United States Army, serving from 1972 through 1985 before being honorably discharged as a sergeant. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for the City of Zilwaukee. Ron enjoyed playing Santa Claus throughout the years. He fondly recalls the first time in 1973, he was stationed in Germany and he paid another service member to cover his shift so he could go to an orphanage and pass out presents to children with measles. He was a gregarious guy, full of life and had a heart of gold. Above all, Ron loved and cherished his family, especially spending time with his daughter, Michaela. Surviving are his daughter, Michaela Joan Metiva of Saginaw; a stepson, William Larsen of Saginaw; two brothers and one sister: Dennis (Brenda) Metiva of Saginaw, Cindy Metiva of Saginaw, and Jerry (Jeannie) Metiva of Hemlock. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many close friends. Honoring Ron's wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Those planning an expression of sympathies may wish to consider memorials to the Metiva Family c/o Michaela J. Metiva. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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lisa craft
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May your lifetime of wonderful memories help to comfort and guide you all now, and in the days ahead. What a great loss, he was indeed an individual who enjoyed life and was full of laughs. John & Lisa Craft
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Mark Metiva
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Here's a good 1 For starters RIP Big Ron Love ya man I took my daughter to the Zilwaukee Christmas party and Ron was Santa He walked up to me and said "Hey Mark how ya doing" my daughter Allison's eyes got as big around as dinner plates she looked me and said "Dad you know Santa" I said "Yeah Santa knows everyone then he looked at Allison and said "Hi Allison have you been a good girl this year" She was just floored never forget that and all the times we played hide and seek and everything else you'll be missed Ron
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Howard Metiva
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Although I didn't know Ronald personally I send my condolences to the family. I grew up in Zilwaukee also but really didn't get to know too many in the greater Metiva family. My Dad wad Joseph V. and Mom was Clara W. Metiva---we lived at the corner of N. Franklin and Jones.
One of my regrets is that I didn't know more of the people on Dad's side of the family--
FYI: Tracy Metiva, Sarah Jane Schick and Carl Schick were my kids. Sarah shared the notice with me.
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cindy
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my gentle giant of a brother. You had a heart of gold. I know you are at peace now being with the love of your life cathy and our parents. I will never forget the memories of growing up as your little sister. Love you forever bro. your sis cindy
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Shelley A Spencer
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Cindy, Michaela, Denny & Jerry,
We are so sorry about Ronnie. Your family and ours have been a part of each other's lives for so many years. The early Christmas mornings when my Dad would go to your house
to watch you open presents because your Mom had to work that day, then your Dad coming to our house after your Mom went to work. Sitting in your parents or my parents
kitchen listening to Ronnie tell us what had happened or what was happening in his life
and laughing the whole time. He was always so funny. Ronnie was a Gift from GOD to
everyone he knew. His love an acceptance of everyone made him a Star in his own right.
Ronnie, we will miss you!
Sending all of you, more love than we can express.
Jane & Shelley Spencer
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Ted Yancer
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I also like to send my condolences to the Metiva's family I worked with Ron back in the late 90,s at HSC in Hemlock. Ron was a great person to worked with. He always talked about his daughter, Ron was a great gentle bear, and would do anything for you, he would volunteer to do a job for you that other people would,nt want to do. RIP Ron yes he was full of laugh,s gonna miss you Ted Yancer Saginaw Mi.