Howard Mettler

Howard L. Mettler, 66, of Circleville, died June 18, 2008 at his residence. He was born May 1, 1942 in Orient, the son of the late Harry and Gladys (Clendian) Mettler. He was involved in Ohio Antique Tractor pulling and was a truck driver for several years for Purina Mills and Lyons Equipment. He is survived by his sons, Howard (Wandee) Mettler, Jr., Brian Ray Mettler, Kevin Lloyd Mettler, Toby Lee (Patricia) Mettler and Samuel Dale (Felicia) Mettler; daughter, Laura Christine (Kenneth) Black; grandchildren, Brian, Jr., Vanessa, Shelby, Cody, Abigail, Alexus and Kolt; 3 step grandchildren, Tommy, Heather and Tony; loving mother and ex-wife, Phyllis Reinhart; brothers, Charles (Louise) Mettler, Roy (Dort) Mettler, Harry (Shirley) Mettler, Jerry Mettler, Ron Mettler and Boyd Mettler; sisters, Betty Ramsey and Polly (Bill) Caudill; special nephew, Chuck Mettler and various other nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Madeline Greathouse and sister-in-law, Jeanette Pinkerton and family. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday June 20, 2008 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville, with Rev. James Moss officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.