Harlan E. Mettler

Harlan E. Mettler, 74, of Stevensville passed away quietly at his home on January 15, 2012. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at The Chapel, Evangelical Free Church, 4250 Washington, St. Joseph, Michigan. Pastor Phil Bubar will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date. The family requests donations be made to the Berrien County Cancer Service in lieu of flowers. Those wishing to leave a memory may do so on online at www.starks-menchinger.com. Harlan was born December 30, 1937 to Otto and Rose (Winegarden) Mettler in Huron, South Dakota. He served in the United States Air Force during peace time. Upon discharge Harlan attended the University of South Dakota in Vermillion where he met and married his wife Sally Ann Fickbohm in 1961. They had two children, Mark A. and Clinton D. Mettler, both born in California. Harlan took great pride in his work as a cost accountant, being employed by Gast Manufacturing for over 20 years before retiring in 2009. He was well known for his service to the Lord through his church and his involvement with the National Association of Accountants. Harlan is survived by his wife, Sally Ann; his son, Mark (wife, Ruth) of Springfield, Ga; and son, Clinton of St Joseph. He is also survived by his grandson, Madison of Rincon, Ga., and granddaughters, Kaitlyn of St. Joseph and Laura of Rincon, GA. He is preceded in death by his brother, Merlyn Dean Mettler and his parents, Otto and Rose Mettler.