William R. Mettler Obituary
The memory of William R. Mettler of Bluffton, Indiana, who passed away on October 19, 2025 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William R. Mettler to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert E. Mettler and Virginia R. Mettler (Hughes); his son Shane A. Mettler; and his brother Jack L. Mettler. He is survived by: his wife Janis S. Mettler (Bates) of Bluffton; his children, Shawn M. Mettler of Fort Wayne and Marci S. I. Copeland (Spencer) of Greenwood, Indiana.; his grandchildren, Trey Mettler, Kiersten Botts, Kayla Brooks, Lindsey Biers, Ethan Mettler, Sophia Copeland, Cora Copeland and Callan Copeland; his great grandchild Carson Botts; and his brother James "Jim" Mettler of Bluffton.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A memorial service was held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 8:00 PM at the Lemler Funeral Home (308 W Washington St, Bluffton, IN 46714). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the First United Methodist Church (325 W Washington St, Bluffton, IN 46714).
Memorials may be made in Bill's memory to the First United Methodist Church or the Bluffton Youth Baseball Program and can be sent to the funeral home.
