Walter Karl Mettler

April 20, 2019

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Walter Karl Mettler
Of Des Moines, Iowa

Walter K. Mettler, 84, passed away on April 20, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines after heart complications. He was born the son of Edward K. and Erna (Christian) Mettler on October 30, 1934 in Olivet, South Dakota.

Walter was united in marriage to Lois Jean Stamper and to this union they were blessed with two sons, Mark and Erick. He and Lois shared nearly 20 years together until her passing. Walter later re married and divorced Irma Hildreth. Most recently, he began spending time with Esther Mehalovich who became the love of his life.

Walter worked out of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 33. Walter was an outdoorsman who loved camping, fishing, and spending time with his dogs, Princess, Duke and Bear. He loved fixing things and creating projects for himself. Walter enjoyed playing black jack at Prairie Meadows and spending his winters in Florida.

He is survived by his son, Erick (Deanna) Mettler; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; companion, Esther Mehalovich; siblings, Maynard, Vernon, Mary and Kathy; and numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. As if Walter’s family wasn’t large enough, he adopted both step families as his own and loved them the same.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark Mettler; siblings, Ruth, Alice, Ella, Dorothy, Robert, Helen, twin sister Wilma, and Gene.

Graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Rising Sun Cemetery. Followed by a luncheon at First Presbyterian Church, 3100 Easton Blvd., Des Moines.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family in his memory.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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