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JACOB AND KATHARINA METTLER Jacob and Katharina Mettler Jacob V. Mettler was born to Valentine and Anna Marie Mettler on February 26, 1900 in McPherson County, South Dakota. The Valentine Mettlers emigrated from Kassel, South Russia in 1874 and settled in Yankton, South Dakota for ten years before coming to Eureka. Other children born to this family are: Fred, Dan, Edward, August, Henry, Ida, Magdalena and Bertha, all deceased, and Frieda Moser of Washington. Jacob Mettler married Katharina Reiker on January 25, 1921. She was born August 18, 1901 to Johannes and Christina Reiker in Bergdorf, South Russia and came with her family to Eureka in 1914. Sisters and brothers of Katharina are: Gottlieb, John, Fred and Chris. Children born to Jacob and Katharina Mettler are: Vina Mettler, married to Everett Holcomb. Their children are Lance, Kathie and Pamela. Laverna Mettler, married to Wilson Smith. Their children are Janette and Dennie. Florence Mettler, married to Jim Burnison, their children are Kevin and Jennifer. The Mettlers farmed in McPherson County before retiring to the city of Eureka. They were members of the Eureka Reformed Church. Jacob Mettler died in 1962 and Katharina Mettler died in 1983.
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