Jacquelynne Jean Metcalf Obituary (1939

Jacquelynne Jean Metcalf, age 81, of Fairfield passed away November 22, 2020 from natural causes. Jacque was born January 7th, 1939 in Hinsdale, Illinois, daughter of Lester and Evelynne Miller of Naperville IL, and granddaughter of Danish and German immigrants to the Chicago area. She graduated Eisenhower High School in 1957 and proceeded to Purdue University to advance her studies and passion for education. She would meet a gallant young man while on vacation in Wisconsin, Fred Metcalf, to whom she fell in love with and married, lasting for over 62 years. Jacque and Fred traveled Europe together while Fred was in the Army, began raising a family, and eventually put down roots in Libertyville, Iowa on a small farm that they built together. Here they raised their four children Kris, Kent, Kara, and Karl by instilling their passion of conservation, education, and understanding of the natural world. She enjoyed spending time on the family farm, gardening, and playing cribbage and Rummikub. Jacque worked as a beautician in her early life, later translating her care and attention to becoming a registered nurse for Ottumwa Regional Hospital, where she was proud to care for those in need. Later in life she worked for the elderly as a case manager, sometimes older than her clients, she worked tirelessly to help those who needed a voice. She was immensely proud of her four children and their accomplishments. She dedicated herself entirely to the happiness and wellbeing of her whole family and remained a beacon of positivity in the most difficult times. She will be missed greatly by those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband, Fred, sister Betty (Tom) Hensal, children, Kris (Bethani) Metcalf of Fairfield, IA , Kent (Susan) Metcalf of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Kara (George Poulos) Metcalf of Mahomet, IL, and Karl (Morae) Metcalf of Birmingham, IA, 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that donations be made in her honor to the Jefferson County Auxiliary or the Jefferson County 4H; causes that benefit those in need and children's practical education. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Graveside service will be held at a later date at Fell Cemetery South of Libertyville Iowa.