Marianne J Metivier

On the morning of January 9, 2023, Marianne Johanna (Riebel) Metivier of Mount Holly passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 94, surrounded by family. Marianne was born in Alsfeld, Germany (Town of Grimms Fairytale, "Little Red Riding Hood") to parents Maria (Trebert) and Heinrich Riebel in 1928. Marianne was a very athletic person; she was involved in track, gymnastics, swimming, and dance. She was a German champion handball player. She also survived WWII as a child in Germany. Marianne worked at the Alsfeld Post Office as a telephone operator. This is where she met her husband, Arthur Metivier, an American soldier who served in the Army for 22 years. She moved to the United States in 1957 and became an American citizen. She was a mother to four children who meant the world to her. She was very proud of their accomplishments. Over the years, she became very close with the families she worked with, and they became longtime friends. Marianne enjoyed gathering and celebrating with friends whom she considered her extended family. Anyone she welcomed into her home was thought of and treated like family. Every morning Marianne would read her Burlington Times newspaper with her coffee and "butter bread." Many weekend mornings, friends and family would drop in for a visit, and she would sit and tell old stories. Marianne was a boisterous sports fan who loved American football: her favorite team was the Pittsburgh Steelers. She was very involved in her children’s events and was an honorary Mom to many teammates. She loved life and was always adventurous. She loved going to Fort Dix to park on the tarmac and watch planes take off. She enjoyed watching the fireworks on Base and Mt. Holly. She loved going to the shore, swimming in the ocean, riding in boats, and sailing. She loved all sea creatures and other types of animals. She made many trips by plane or car to see family and friends around the USA and Germany. As she got older, Marianne, Jean, and Meghan (The Three Amigos) went on many trips around the country. She also enjoyed going to Mt. Holly and St. Patrick's Day Parades. Rick, Austin, and Julia would take Marianne and Jean to see the Christmas lights, Halloween decorations, and Thanksgiving decorations in their vans. Living life made her happy, especially having everyone over at her house for the Holiday events. The more, the merrier. She was delighted when Diane and her family could make it home from their different locations. She also enjoyed singing during the Holidays both in English and German. She taught us all German children's songs. We all loved Marianne’s charming German accent and her adorable pronunciations, including poopin’ pants (underwear), Great Dupont (Grey Poupon), lather (ladder), and Q-pons (coupons). After retiring, Marianne became a full-time grandmother to Meghan, Austin, and Julia, who lived with her for many years. Marianne was a proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and honorary German grandmother to many who called her "Omi." She played many card and board games with all of us. She was always competitive. Marianne loved her garden and flowers, spending many hours gardening and enjoying watching her grandchildren play in the family pool. Marianne was an excellent cook and baker. She was fondly remembered for her delicious "crumb cake,” plum cake, German Roladin, and many other German dishes. She always ensured that we were WELL FED and usually had homemade confections waiting for us afterward. She was survived by her four children, Jean Deffler, Frank Metivier, Diane (William) Crowley, and Ricky (Sonya) Metivier. Grandchildren Thomas (Tamilyn) Crowley and five great-grandchildren, Paul (Laurie) Crowley, Meghan (Douglas) Fish, Kristin Crowley, Austin (April) Metivier, Julia Metivier, Christopher, and Matthew Metivier. Great-Grandchildren Kellan Crowley, Layna Fish, Erin Crowley, Liam Fish, Luke Metivier, and Amelia Metivier. Survived by family members living in Germany - Klaus (Katrin and family) Riebel, Eva Riebel- Hofmann, Barbara Luer-Heidmann, Jan (Suzanna and family) Luer, Billa Luer. USA family members - Rick (family) Grant, Steve (Elizabeth and family) Grant, Debbie Grant (Moon) and family, Carole Jones-Mathieu (family)and Charlie Jones (family), Douglas Kinney and family. Friends Eveline Chandler, Jenny Biggs (family), Joseph and Connie Aromando (family), Joan Maertin (family), Marilyn and Robert Crowley, and many more. She was predeceased by her late husband Arthur, older siblings Gustl (Helmi) Luer, Hedi (Karl) Konrad, Heinrich (Gisela) Riebel, Harold (Avis) Grant, Michael Luer, Jurgen and (Rita) Luer and her beloved dog Pepper. She led by example, loving us all unconditionally. She will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of Marianne's life on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Visitation will be held from 10am - 12 Noon and a Memorial Service will follow at Noon. Burial will follow in the Mount Holly Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. https://donate.lovetotherescue.org Join her service via zoom starting at 11:45 am Perinchief Chapels is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Marianne J. Metivier Service Time: Jan 26, 2023 11:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86718049491?pwd=eGxUNWhtM0g2NHc3MmF5NDR6NTJTdz09 Meeting ID: 867 1804 9491 Passcode: 665850 One tap mobile +13126266799,,86718049491#,,,,*665850# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,86718049491#,,,,*665850# US (New York) Meeting ID: 867 1804 9491 Passcode: 665850 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd1Q6CbVLX

Marianne J Metivier

April 23, 1928 - January 9, 2023