Elmira "Louise" Metz

Dates

June 10, 1941 - September 12, 2025

Obituary

Elmira "Louise" Metz, 84, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at Crook County Hospital in Sundance, WY. Memorial services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, September 27, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, WY, at a later date.

Louise Metz, as she liked to be called, was born June 10, 1941, in Mitchell, SD, to Margaret Shank. Louise graduated from Mitchell Senior High School. After graduating, she held positions as an administrative assistant. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, American Legion, and VFW Auxiliary, James Valley Community Center (where she loved to play bingo and visit with friends).

Louise is survived by her daughter, Rachalle (Robert) Degen; grandchildren, Larissa (Tyler) Stalcup and Rory (Courtney) Degen; grandchildren, Turner and Tucker Stalcup, Axton and Adalee Degen, all of Gillette, WY.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret, and stepfather Johnny Paul, maternal grandparents, Fred and May Shank.

Service

Date
Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time
10:30 AM

Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
Gillette, WY

Posted by Lorna Sonne on September 18, 2025

So sorry for your loss. I used to play bingo along side Louise at many places and many nights a week. We always would be laughing about something or of course one of Louise's comments .... RIP Louise. 🙏

Posted by Vicky Hohn on September 18, 2025

Sorry for your loss Rachel

Posted by Leeann Hicks on September 18, 2025

So sorry to hear of Louise’s passing. Prayers & comfort to her family.

Posted by Audrey Pierson Heidinger on September 17, 2025

Louise and I have been very close friends since Grade School then I married her cousin so we were family!!! Oh I am going to miss her so much!!! I know Rachel and family will too!!! Love and Prayers Rachel and family!!!🙏

Posted by Ron and Sandi Ruml on September 16, 2025

So sorry to see this. Louise was a friend back in our "running around" days in 70s an Ron will truly miss sering her on his visits at Firesteel and at Sr. Center. Fun lady and she will be missed. Our sympathy to your family.

Posted by Bernice Houska on September 16, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy to her family at this difficult time.

Posted by Gloria Geidel on September 15, 2025

So ,sorry for the l for the loss of Louise.. She was a very good friend and I will miss her very much.. My prayers are with your at this time.

Posted by Elaine Barta on September 15, 2025

Rachelle & family. I am so sorry for your loss. Louise was a very special friend & I’m going to miss her so much. She was a “feisty” little lady & I told her that often. Made God surround you all with his loving arms. 🙏🙏

Posted by Sheri VanOverschelde on September 14, 2025

Rachel, I am so sorry to see your Sweet Mom passed away. She was such an absolutely beautiful person. I know she will be deeply missed by you all. I will always Cherish many years of memories of her. Sending many ❤️ thoughts and prayers to you and your family !!!

Posted by Pat Miller on September 14, 2025

Prayers & Sympathy to the Family of Louise . We loved seeing her at the office of Fischer, Rounds & Assoc. Loved to visit with her. We will miss her dearly.

Posted by Mary Boehmet on September 14, 2025

the class of 1959 we extend our sincere sympathy. To Louise'sfamily..
Rest in peace dear friend

Posted by Mary and Richard Goudy on September 14, 2025

Rochel: so sorry for the loss of Louise. She was a classmate with the class of 1959 at MHS.

Posted by Marina S on September 14, 2025

I got the lucky privilege to get to know Louise when she stayed at Firesteel. Rest easy 🫶🏽