Loretta Sophia Metzler

Loretta Sophia Metzler, age 91, passed away on August 3, 2023.

Loretta was born in Norwood, Ohio to Karl and Henrietta Meyer (nee Wehring).

Loretta is survived by her sister, Marion Carter, her niece Lisa Carter and numerous great nieces and nephews.

She was active in the Civil Air Patrol and had a lengthy career at Cox Heart Institute. A published technical writer, one of the few women that were breaking the glass ceiling at the time in computer language and programming. Eventually retiring from Wright State University. A talented artist and animal lover, leaving behind many of her paintings of animals she came across in her life. She will be missed by her family and many others who lives she touched.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, James Metzler.

Special thanks to Tre Tyler Hart for his love and care for Loretta.

Private Services will be held by the family.

In memory of Loretta’s life, donations can be made to Humane Society of Greater Dayton https://hsdayton.org/get-involved/donate/.