Frederick Valentine Mettler
1885 - 1942 (57 years)1. Frederick Valentine Mettler was born on 12 Jan 1885 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 5 Apr 1942 in South Dakota, USA; was buried in Glueckstahl Cemetery, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. Notes:
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FREDERICK AND PAULINA METTLER Frederick V. Mettler Paulina Mettler Frederick Valentine Mettler was born January 12, 1885 to Valentine and Marie (Hoff) Mettler at their homestead northeast of Eureka. He married Paulina Knapp, daughter of John and Philippina (Koerner) Knapp. Paulina was born July 26, 1887 in McPherson County. Fred and Paulina farmed 15 miles northeast of Eureka. A family of fourteen children were born to the Mettlers, twelve of whom survived. All children attended Odessa School No. 1. Two sons served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Fred died April 5, 1942. Paulina continued the farming operation until 1949 when she moved to Eureka. She died February 14, 1981. They are buried in Glucksthal Reformed Church Cemetery. Children of Fred and Paulina Mettler are Gust, Ted, Anna, Alvin, Art, Ella, Aleatha, Reinhold, Frances, Bernice and Hazel. Gust, born February 23, 1907, married Martha Opp and currently resides in Rapid City. They have a family of ten children, one son dying in infancy. Ted served in the U. S. Army in the medical field during World War II and lived in Lodi until he died February 5, 1972. Anna, born October 9, 1909, married Emanuel Bertsch and lives in Yankton. They had five children, one son dying in infancy. Alvin, born February 2, 1911 served as a tank Corporal in World War II. He is presently retired in Lodi, California. Art, born November 20, 1912, lived in Lodi until his death on February 15, 1986. Ella, born January 9, 1914, married Conrad Weitzell. She has four children and resides in McLaughlin, South Dakota. Edna, born March 11, 1915, married Gideon Mehlhaff and had one daughter. She is presently retired and living at Reno, Nevada. Aleatha, born August 28, 1918, is semi-retired and resides at Stockton, California. Reinhold, born April 4, 1921, married Hilda Doerr. They had two sons and one daughter (deceased). Reinhold died April 28, 1983. Hilda and her sons live at Upham, North Dakota. Frances, born April 18, 1925, married Dave Wells and is presently employed at Commercial Credit at Stockton, California. Bernice, born April 21, 1927, married Ervin Jung, who died August, 1984. They had two daughters. Bernice is retired and resides at Fairbanks, Alaska. Hazel, born November 28, 1929, married Milton Job. They have two daughters and one son. Hazel is employed at Gab Motors and resides in Eureka.Frederick married Paulina Knapp on 3 Oct 1906 in South Dakota, USA. Paulina (daughter of Johannes Knapp and Philippina Körner) was born on 26 Jul 1887 in South Dakota, USA; died on 14 Feb 1981 in South Dakota, USA; was buried in Glueckstahl Cemetery, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Gustave Mettler was born on 27 Feb 1907 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 6 Sep 1993 in South Dakota, USA; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA.
- 3. Theodore Mettler was born on 21 Jun 1908 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 5 Feb 1972 in California, USA; was buried in Lodi Memorial Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA.
- 4. Anna Magdalena Mettler was born on 9 Oct 1909 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 1 Sep 2000 in Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA.
- 5. Alvin Mettler was born on 2 Feb 1911 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 20 May 1994 in California, USA.
- 6. Arthur Mettler was born on 20 Nov 1912 in South Dakota, USA; died on 15 Feb 1986 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA.
- 7. Ella Mettler
- 8. Edna Mettler was born on 11 Mar 1915 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 26 Nov 1989 in San Joaquin County, California, USA; was buried in Sierra Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA.
- 9. Aleatha Mettler was born on 28 Aug 1918 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died in 0Oct 2007; was buried in Lodi Memorial Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA.
- 10. Reinhold Mettler was born on 4 Apr 1921 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 28 Apr 1983 in North Dakota, USA; was buried in Peace Reformed Cemetery, Upham, McHenry County, North Dakota, USA.
- 11. Irene Mettler was born on 4 Feb 1923 in McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 5 Jan 1927 in McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Glucksthal Cemetery, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA.
- 12. Frances Mettler
- 13. Bernice Mettler
- 14. Hazel Mettler was born on 28 Nov 1929 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 3 Jun 1995 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Eureka Cemetery, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA.
Generation: 2
2. Gustave Mettler (1.Frederick1) was born on 27 Feb 1907 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 6 Sep 1993 in South Dakota, USA; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA. Notes:
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GUST AND MARTHA METTLER Gust Mettler was born February 27, 1907 at Eureka to Fred and Paulina Mettler. He was one of twelve children: Ted, Alvin, Art, Reinhold, Anna, Ella, Edna, Aleatha, Frances, Bernice and Hazel. Fred was born in 1885 and died in 1942. Paulina was born in 1887 and died in 1981. Gust married Martha Opp February 28, 1929. They farmed near Eureka until the fall of 1964 when they moved to Rapid City. Martha was born June 28, 1910 to Jacob and Katherina Neuharth Opp. Mr. and Mrs. Gust Mettler and family Ten children were born to Gust and Martha. Ramona, born in 1929, married Ken Jackels. They have six children. Merle, born in 1932, is married to Elsie Heiser. They have one son. Stanley was born in 1934 and married Alice Heiser. They have two children. Marlene, born in 1936 married Marcus Skie. Carol was born in 1937 and married Lloyd Jung. They have three children. Vera was born in 1938. Fred, born in 1940, married Lila Stobner. They have three sons. Richard was born in 1943 and married Carol Robeson. They have three children. Van, born in 1947, is married to Pam Koupel. They have two children. Blake, born in 1951, married Cathy Parker. They have two children. Gust and Martha are members of the Reformed Church in Rapid City where they make their home.Gustave married Martha Opp on 28 Feb 1929 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. Martha (daughter of Jacob D. Opp and Catherina Neuharth) was born on 28 Jun 1910 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 8 Aug 2002 in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Ramona Mettler
- 16. Merle Mettler
- 17. Stanley Mettler was born on 7 Apr 1934 in McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 6 Mar 2019 in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Wall Cemetery, Wall, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA.
- 18. Marlene May Mettler was born on 27 Nov 1935 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 17 Mar 2015 in Rapid Valley, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, USA.
- 19. Carol Mettler
- 20. Vera Mettler
- 21. Frederick Mettler
- 22. Dwight Gustave Mettler was born on 10 Jul 1945 in Goodrich, Sheridan County, North Dakota, USA; died on 6 Dec 1945 in Hosmer, Edmunds County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Glueckstahl Cemetery, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA.
- 23. Van Mettler
- 24. Blake Mettler
3. Theodore Mettler (1.Frederick1) was born on 21 Jun 1908 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 5 Feb 1972 in California, USA; was buried in Lodi Memorial Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA. 4. Anna Magdalena Mettler (1.Frederick1) was born on 9 Oct 1909 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 1 Sep 2000 in Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA. Anna married Emanuel Bertsch on 10 Jun 1930 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. Emanuel (son of Gottlieb Friedrich Bertsch and Salomea Schäffer) was born on 22 Aug 1907 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 27 Jul 1993 in Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Alvin Mettler (1.Frederick1) was born on 2 Feb 1911 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 20 May 1994 in California, USA. 6. Arthur Mettler (1.Frederick1) was born on 20 Nov 1912 in South Dakota, USA; died on 15 Feb 1986 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA. 7. Ella Mettler (1.Frederick1) Family/Spouse: Conrad Weitzell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. Edna Mettler (1.Frederick1) was born on 11 Mar 1915 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 26 Nov 1989 in San Joaquin County, California, USA; was buried in Sierra Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA. Family/Spouse: Gideon A. Mehlhaff. Gideon (son of Friedrich Mehlhaff and Eva Christina Stein) was born on 16 May 1916 in Upham, McHenry County, North Dakota, USA; died on 12 May 2003 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA; was buried in Sierra Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Aleatha Mettler (1.Frederick1) was born on 28 Aug 1918 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died in 0Oct 2007; was buried in Lodi Memorial Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA. 10. Reinhold Mettler (1.Frederick1) was born on 4 Apr 1921 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 28 Apr 1983 in North Dakota, USA; was buried in Peace Reformed Cemetery, Upham, McHenry County, North Dakota, USA. Reinhold married Hilda Doerr on 24 Aug 1941 in South Dakota, USA. Hilda (daughter of Friedrich Doerr and Katherina Job) was born on 13 Dec 1918 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 13 Dec 2003 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA; was buried in Peace Reformed Cemetery, Upham, McHenry County, North Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Irene Mettler (1.Frederick1) was born on 4 Feb 1923 in McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 5 Jan 1927 in McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Glucksthal Cemetery, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. 12. Frances Mettler (1.Frederick1) Family/Spouse: Dave Wells. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Bernice Mettler (1.Frederick1) Family/Spouse: Ervin Jung. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. Hazel Mettler (1.Frederick1) was born on 28 Nov 1929 in Odessa Township, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 3 Jun 1995 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Eureka Cemetery, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. Hazel married Milton R. Job on 20 Mar 1949 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. Milton (son of Frederick John Job and Bertha Schumacher) was born on 10 Dec 1925 in South Dakota, USA; died on 6 Jun 1995 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 3
15. Ramona Mettler (2.Gustave2, 1.Frederick1) Family/Spouse: Ken Jackels. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. Merle Mettler (2.Gustave2, 1.Frederick1) Family/Spouse: Elsie Heiser. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
17. Stanley Mettler (2.Gustave2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 7 Apr 1934 in McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 6 Mar 2019 in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Wall Cemetery, Wall, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA. Stanley married Alice Heiser on 22 Feb 1957 in Herreid, Campbell County, South Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Stewart Mettler
- 29. Tina Mettler
18. Marlene May Mettler (2.Gustave2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 27 Nov 1935 in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA; died on 17 Mar 2015 in Rapid Valley, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, USA. Family/Spouse: Maurice Henry Skie. Maurice was born on 5 Oct 1932; died on 20 Dec 1985; was buried in Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
19. Carol Mettler (2.Gustave2, 1.Frederick1) Family/Spouse: Lloyd Jung. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
20. Vera Mettler (2.Gustave2, 1.Frederick1) 21. Frederick Mettler (2.Gustave2, 1.Frederick1) Frederick married Lila Stoebner [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
22. Dwight Gustave Mettler (2.Gustave2, 1.Frederick1) was born on 10 Jul 1945 in Goodrich, Sheridan County, North Dakota, USA; died on 6 Dec 1945 in Hosmer, Edmunds County, South Dakota, USA; was buried in Glueckstahl Cemetery, McPherson County, South Dakota, USA. 23. Van Mettler (2.Gustave2, 1.Frederick1) Family/Spouse: Pam Koupel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
24. Blake Mettler (2.Gustave2, 1.Frederick1) Family/Spouse: Cathy Parker. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
25. Job (14.Hazel2, 1.Frederick1) 26. Job (14.Hazel2, 1.Frederick1) 27. Job (14.Hazel2, 1.Frederick1)
Generation: 4
28. Stewart Mettler (17.Stanley3, 2.Gustave2, 1.Frederick1) 29. Tina Mettler (17.Stanley3, 2.Gustave2, 1.Frederick1)