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HOWARD AND EUNICE METTLER Back row, left to right: Lance, Kevin, Daniel and Mark. Front row: Eunice and Howard Mettler. Howard Mettler was born February 15, 1925 on a farm twelve miles northeast of Eureka. He was the second son of Daniel V. and Mary "Bauer" Mettler. He received his primary education in a rural school in Odessa Township. There were never less than thirty students in attendance and all eight grades. Discipline was very strict and teachers were strongly supported by the parents. Howard attended Eureka High School and graduated in 1944. Eunice Heupel Mettler was born June 20, 1933 on the farm seventeen miles northeast of Eureka. She was the only daughter of Julius Heupel and Ida "Guthmiller" Heupel. She has one older brother, Royal, who lives in Rogers, Arkansas. She attended rural school in Petersburg Township. Eunice graduated from Eureka High School in 1950. Howard entered the Army in March 1945 and received his basic training at Camp Livingston, Louisiana. He was shipped overseas in October of 1945, and served in the Quarter Master Corp. He was a truck and labor dispatcher and served on the island of New Caledonia and Oahu, Hawaii. Howard was discharged from the Army at Fort Lewis, Washington with the rank of Sergeant in December 1946. Howard farmed with his father until the fall of 1947 when he purchased the Jacob Kuszmaul farm. This farm is located nine miles east of Eureka and is still the Mettler residence. Howard, an eligible bachelor, and Eunice, a single school teacher, were married December 21, 1950. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Krombein at the Eureka Baptist Church. A supper and reception was held at the Eureka Country Club after the wedding ceremony. The couple went to Minneapolis on their honeymoon. Howard and Eunice have four sons. Howard Lance Mettler was born February 16, 1952. He attended rural school for six years and then transferred to the Eureka Public School. He graduated from high school in 1970. He attended the University of South Dakota at Vermillion and graduated with a BS in Business Administration. He lives in Aurora, Colorado and is credit manager for the N.B.I. Computer Company at Boulder, Colorado. Mark Miles Mettler was born February 11, 1953. He also attended the O and K Rural School and then the Eureka Public School. He graduated from Eureka High School in 1971. He attended the University of South Dakota and received a BS degree in Sociology and Physiology. He is a social worker for the City of Denver and lives in Aurora, Colorado. Daniel Wade Mettler was born January 9, 1961. He attended Eureka Public School and graduated from high school in 1979. He attended Mount Marty College at Yankton, South Dakota. He graduated in 1983 with a BS degree in Nursing. He married Karen Sundem on March 23, 1983. He is a nurse at the Sioux Valley Hospital and they live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Kevin Kyle was born October 10, 1963 at the Eureka Hospital weighing in at ten pounds and eleven ounces. He attended Eureka Public School and graduated from high school in 1981. He enrolled at Mount Marty College and graduated with a BS in Nursing in 1985. He is a registered nurse at the Beth Israel Hospital at Denver, Colorado. He lives in Aurora, Colorado. Howard has been a farmer all his life and is presently engaged in livestock and grain farming. He was County Executive Director for the McPherson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office at Leola, South Dakota. He served the Department of Agriculture for 35 years and retired on March 3, 1985. He also helped organize the McPherson County Soil Conservation District. He was a charter supervisor of this district. He served on the school board for the O and K district and the Eureka Public School. He has also held various offices on the church council of the St. Paul United Church of Christ. He is a life member of the Eureka VFW Post 5126 and has held all offices in this post. He is also a member of the Eureka American Legion and the Chamber of Commerce. Eunice has been busy as a farmer's wife, homemaker and raising four sons. She has been active in various organizations and held offices in all of them. She belongs to the United Church of Christ Women's Fellowship, Farmerette Extension Club, 4-H Club, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and Eureka Hospital Auxiliary. She has served a three year term on the State Board for UCC Women's Fellowship. She attended the national meeting of the UCC Women's Fellowship at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is presently a Director on the State Board of the United Church of Christ. Howard and Eunice had a new house built on their farm in 1960 by carpenter Christ Dais and Sons. They presently reside on this 1,200 acre farm. They became members of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in 1951 and are still members of this church. They enjoy traveling and have been to all the Western States, Canada, Hawaii and some of the European countries. They hope to be able to do some more traveling in the future.

Howard married Eunice Heupel on 21 Dec 1950 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. Eunice (daughter of Julius Heupel and Ida K. Guthmiller) was born on 20 Jun 1933 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 25 Feb 1987 in McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Eureka City Cemetery, Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DANIEL V. AND MARY METTLER Daniel V. and Mary Mettler Daniel V. was born July 24, 1892, the son of Valentine Mettler and Anna Marie nee Hoff. He was the fourth child in a family of eleven children. Valentine Mettler was the first settler in the west end of McPherson County. Daniel V's brothers and sisters were: Fredrich Mettler, Eureka, South Dakota; Magadalena married Henry Roemmich, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Heinrich Mettler, Eureka, South Dakota; August Mettler, McLaughlin, South Dakota; Bertha married August Heupel, Forbes, North Dakota; Jacob Mettler, Eureka, South Dakota; Edward Mettler, Aberdeen, South Dakota; Ida married John Kirschenmann, Aberdeen, South Dakota; Frieda married Mike Moser, Yakima, Washington; and one brother died in infancy. Mary was born March 20, 1894 in Campbell County. She was the daughter of John Bauer and Katherina nee Wohlgemuth. Her brothers and sisters were: Adam, born 1884, in Russia and died at sea during their voyage to the new land. Christian, born 1886 in Russia, lived in McLaughlin, South Dakota. Rosa, born 1888 in Campbell County married Karl Werner, lived at Carson, North Dakota. Eva, born 1890 in Campbell County married John J. Hieb, lived in Eureka, South Dakota. Mathilda, born 1892 in Campbell County married John Kline, lived at Ashley, North Dakota. Mary also had three half brothers and a sister as follows: Juluis Preszler, Aberdeen, South Dakota; Albert Preszler, Aberdeen, South Dakota; Leah married to Jacob Burrer, Eureka, South Dakota; and Edwin Preszler, Aberdeen, South Dakota. Mary's father (John Bauer) was killed in a freak accident when she was about two years old. This incident forced the mother (Katherina) to give up her children to neighbors in the area. Mary was taken in by the Jacob Rau family. Mary lived with the Rau family until she was fourteen years old. Her mother was remarried to Fredrich Preszler and moved northeast of Eureka. Katherina took all her children to the new home. Daniel V. and Mary Bauer were married November 17, 1914 at the Gluckshal Reformed Church by the Rev. Gustave Zenk. This was a triple wedding. Daniel's brother, August, married Lydia Helfenstine and sister, Magadaline, married Henry Roemmich. The wedding ceremony took place in the forenoon. The wedding celebration lasted all day and the following day. Daniel V. and Mary rented a farm from George G. Neuharth. This farm was located in Section 15 in Odessa Township. Two years later they started their own farm in Section 16 of Odessa Township. They bought a house from Henry Kundert located in Section 5 Odessa Township. The house was moved with horses to its present location and is still standing on the abandoned farm. Daniel V. and Mary had three sons. Melvin, born March 3, 1918; Howard, born February 15, 1925; and Robert, born April 15, 1929. Mary became a victim of the flu in 1918. She survived the flu but lost all her hair from the high fever. Her mother, Katherina, died from the flu and was buried in the Gluckshal Reformed Cemetery. Daniel and Mary had a diversified farm operation. They had fair crops until the dirty thirties. A tornado, on August 1, 1937, destroyed all the buildings on the farm except the house. This building was saved by the Grace of God. Neighbors and friends helped them rebuild most of the buildings that fall. They farmed on their 480 acre farm until 1951 when they moved to Eureka and their son, Robert, took over the farm. They bought the August Job residence. Daniel's hobby was gardening and Mary enjoyed quilting and crocheting. They became residents of the Eureka Lutheran Home in the fall of 1971. Daniel died in the Eureka Hospital on December 13, 1973. Mary continued to live in various nursing homes. She had to have her left leg amputated in 1982. Mary died May 12, 1984 at the Eureka Hospital. They were members of the Eureka Reformed Church and are both buried at the Eureka Cemetery.

Daniel married Anna Maria Bauer on 17 Nov 1914 in South Dakota, USA. Anna (daughter of Johannes Bauer and Katherina Wohlgemuth) was born on 20 Mar 1894 in Campbell County, South Dakota, USA; died on 12 May 1984 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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IDA HEUPEL BERTSCH Eunice, Julius, Royal and Ida Heupel Julius Heupel, son of John Heupel and Katherina Heupel (Weisser) was born on April 3, 1904 in Petersburg Township. He attended school and grew to manhood in this area. He had eight brothers and three sisters. The brothers were: Fred, Jacob, John, Simon, August, Christ, Emil and Edward. The three sisters were: Christina Heupel (Nies), Katherina Heupel (Loebs) and Martha Heupel (Hoff). Julius Heupel married Ida Guthmiller on July 22, 1929. Ida Guthmiller was the daughter of John Guthmiller and Christina Guthmiller (nee Stein). Ida had two brothers and five sisters. The brothers were: Emil and Arthur Guthmiller. The sisters were: Katherina, Mrs. Fred Spitzer; Christina, Mrs. John Schumack; Emma, Mrs. Gottlieb Sayler; Bertha, Mrs. Jacob Neuharth and Leah, Mrs. Otto Heupel. Edwin and Ida Bertsch Julius and Ida Heupel established a farm in section 28 of Petersburg Township and lived on this farm for 23 years. They had two children, Royal and Eunice. Royal was born November 26, 1929 and married Marcella Bender on June 15, 1952. Royal and Marcella Heupel had three children: Debra, Craig and Ross. Debra was born January 30, 1953 and married Duane Brudvig on April 28, 1972. Duane and Debra Brudvig have two girls: Stacy Marie and Melissa Lynn. Craig Heupel was born May 15, 1955 and married Pamela Blilie on January 18, 1974. Craig and Pam have a set of triplets born July 18, 1978. Their names are: Chip James, Carla Ann and Cit Kenneth. Ross Heupel was born December 26, 1956 and is married to Cheryl Ziegler. They presently reside at Sioux Falls and he works for Representative Tom Daschle. Eunice Heupel was born June 20, 1933. Refer to Howard Mettler history. Julius and Ida farmed until 1953. Julius became ill and required surgery at the Eureka Hospital. He died September 27, 1953 at age 49. He is buried at the Eureka Cemetery. Farming became an impossible task for Ida and she had an auction sale and moved to Eureka. Ida purchased a house in the Herreid area and had it moved to Eureka. She still resides in this home. Ida Heupel married Edwin K. Bertsch on March 20, 1958. Edwin was born August 22, 1915, the son of Karl Bertsch and Mathilda Pleinis Bertsch. Edwin had three brothers: Adolph, Reinhold and Herbert and one sister: Martha (Mrs. Edward Schauer). Edwin served in the Army during World War II, and then farmed in Detmold Township until his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion and belonged to the Eureka Baptist Church. Edwin was a great lover of music. He sang with the Baptist Men's Quartet. Edwin died at the Eureka Hospital on November 1, 1981. He is buried at the Johnannesthal Baptist Cemetery. Ida has kept busy all her life. She worked at various business places in Eureka. She worked at the Leland Hotel, Bertsch Grocery Store, Boschee Store and the Coast to Coast. She was also a Stanley Dealer for 25 years. Ida belongs to the American Legion Auxiliary, Eureka Hospital Auxiliary and the Baptist Ladies Aid. Ida's hobby is sewing quilts.

Julius married Ida K. Guthmiller on 22 Jul 1929. Ida (daughter of Johannes Guthmüller Guthmiller and Christina Stein) was born on 25 Jul 1908 in South Dakota, USA; died on 23 Feb 1999 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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IDA HEUPEL BERTSCH

Eunice, Julius, Royal and Ida Heupel

Julius Heupel, son of John Heupel and Katherina Heupel (Weisser) was born on
April 3, 1904 in Petersburg Township. He attended school and grew to manhood in
this area. He had eight brothers and three sisters. The brothers were: Fred,
Jacob, John, Simon, August, Christ, Emil and Edward. The three sisters were:
Christina Heupel (Nies), Katherina Heupel (Loebs) and Martha Heupel (Hoff).

Julius Heupel married Ida Guthmiller on July 22, 1929. Ida Guthmiller was the
daughter of John Guthmiller and Christina Guthmiller (nee Stein). Ida had two
brothers and five sisters. The brothers were: Emil and Arthur Guthmiller. The
sisters were: Katherina, Mrs. Fred Spitzer; Christina, Mrs. John Schumack;
Emma, Mrs. Gottlieb Sayler; Bertha, Mrs. Jacob Neuharth and Leah, Mrs. Otto
Heupel.

Edwin and Ida Bertsch

Julius and Ida Heupel established a farm in section 28 of Petersburg Township
and lived on this farm for 23 years. They had two children, Royal and Eunice.
Royal was born November 26, 1929 and married Marcella Bender on June 15, 1952.
Royal and Marcella Heupel had three children: Debra, Craig and Ross. Debra was
born January 30, 1953 and married Duane Brudvig on April 28, 1972. Duane and
Debra Brudvig have two girls: Stacy Marie and Melissa Lynn.

Craig Heupel was born May 15, 1955 and married Pamela Blilie on January 18,
1974. Craig and Pam have a set of triplets born July 18, 1978. Their names are:
Chip James, Carla Ann and Cit Kenneth.

Ross Heupel was born December 26, 1956 and is married to Cheryl Ziegler. They
presently reside at Sioux Falls and he works for Representative Tom Daschle.

Eunice Heupel was born June 20, 1933. Refer to Howard Mettler history. Julius
and Ida farmed until 1953. Julius became ill and required surgery at the Eureka
Hospital. He died September 27, 1953 at age 49. He is buried at the Eureka
Cemetery.

Farming became an impossible task for Ida and she had an auction sale and moved
to Eureka. Ida purchased a house in the Herreid area and had it moved to
Eureka. She still resides in this home.

Ida Heupel married Edwin K. Bertsch on March 20, 1958. Edwin was born August
22, 1915, the son of Karl Bertsch and Mathilda Pleinis Bertsch. Edwin had three
brothers: Adolph, Reinhold and Herbert and one sister: Martha (Mrs. Edward
Schauer). Edwin served in the Army during World War II, and then farmed in
Detmold Township until his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion
and belonged to the Eureka Baptist Church. Edwin was a great lover of music. He
sang with the Baptist Men's Quartet. Edwin died at the Eureka Hospital on
November 1, 1981. He is buried at the Johnannesthal Baptist Cemetery.

Ida has kept busy all her life. She worked at various business places in
Eureka. She worked at the Leland Hotel, Bertsch Grocery Store, Boschee Store
and the Coast to Coast. She was also a Stanley Dealer for 25 years. Ida belongs
to the American Legion Auxiliary, Eureka Hospital Auxiliary and the Baptist
Ladies Aid. Ida's hobby is sewing quilts.

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VALENTINE METTLERBorn in Kassel, South Russia, in 1862, and arriving in America in 1874, surelyqualified Valentine Mettler for the pioneer roll. He accompanied his parents tothe new country where they paused in the Yankton vicinity for about ten years.He was married to Anna Marie Hoff in 1883, and the following year they came toMcPherson County, settling about 15 miles northeast of the present site ofEureka. The nearest point from which they might obtain what little lumber theyneeded for the roof of their sod shanty home was Frederick, and from that pointit was hauled by the traditional ox team.An incident in connection with that trip for lumber which Mettler made,accompanied by his friend and neighbor, George G. Neuharth, may be related forit is an example of the terrors and thrills experienced by pioneer women in theearly days.When the men were away for lumber, Mrs. Mettler and Mrs. Neuharth stayedtogether in an improvised shelter, constructed of boards, tepee fashion. It wasopen at both ends for the weather was warm. Mrs. Mettler had a small baby, andbefore retiring one evening she had hung some of the traditional baby wardrobeon a line to dry. Waking with a start during the night, she saw the whitegarments waving in the wind. Her overwrought imagination pictured it as in thehands of Indians signaling to another part of their band. She called hercompanion and the two lay quietly, in an agony of fear, lest the next momentthe red skins would enter their shelter and kill them. But soon the light ofdawn came and happily proved their fears entirely unfounded. But, oh, what anight for those two women on the wild prairie.The Mettlers had little or no money when they started their farming operations,relying on their industry and frugality to bring them through. Both industryand frugality were needed, for they did not escape the disappointments of poorcrops and low prices for the products of their farm. A family of twelvechildren were born to the Mettlers, nine of whom survive, namely: Fred V.,Magdalena (Mrs. Henry Roemmich), McLaughlin, S. D.; Henry and Daniel, Eureka;Bertha (Mrs. August Heupel), Forbes, N. D.; Jacob, Edward, and Fred of Eureka;and Ida (Mrs. John Kirschenmann), also of the Eureka community.Valentine Mettler grew to be a successful man in the conduct of his farminginterests and, as a result, was chosen county commissioner, in which positionhe served from 1906 to 1910. He passed away in 1911, but Mrs. Mettler stillresides on the original homestead.

Valentin married Anna Maria Hoff on 4 Jan 1884. Anna (daughter of Heinrich Hoff and Regina Sophia Stöbener) was born on 30 Jan 1867 in Kassel, Odessa, Ukrayina; died on 30 Oct 1940 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; was buried on 1 Nov 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Johannes married Katherina Wohlgemuth. Katherina was born on 4 Aug 1866 in Odessa, Ukrayina; died on 18 Nov 1918 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married Katharina Weisser about 1881. Katharina was born on 3 Mar 1861 in Neudorf, Odessa, Ukrayina; died in in McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married Christina Stein. Christina (daughter of Johannes Stein and Katharina Fischer) was born on 7 Apr 1879 in Bergdorf, Odessa, Ukrayina; died on 18 Jul 1965 in North Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]