Robert Mettler
September 25, 2008
Robert L. “Bob” Mettler, 55 of Des Moines went home to God on September 25, 2008. Survivors include his wife Rose; daughter Bobbie (Chad) Hill; grandson Aaron Copic; brother Ed (Kim) Mettler; sisters Kathy (Pat) Carmody, Cindy (Butch) Rice and Michelle (Brian) Mettler; loving in-laws Howard and Pat Zuck, Terry and Connie Zuck and Tammy Zuck and many other devoted family members.
Funeral services will be 10am Monday, September 29th at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home with burial following at Avon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5pm Sunday, September 28th at the funeral home.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sheila Soppe, Postmaster West Union
10/03/2008
I was saddened to hear the news last Friday of the passing of our friend Bobby Mettler. My deepest sympathy to the family of Bob Mettler. It was always comforting to know that when you called Bob's number for his help and expertise in DPS issues that he would always be available to assist you with a smile on his face and in his voice. He was very knowledgeable, sincere and pleasant to work with. He always had a way of making you feel special. He will be dearly missed by his Postal family and friends.
Peace be to you.
Respectfully,
Sheila Soppe
Kathy Juel
09/30/2008
Bobby was a special friend to all Postmasters! He had the gift of showing us how to use the computer programs but never made us seem too computer illiterate. His sense of humor always made his classes enjoyable. My sympathy to you all.
James "Sandy" Wofford
09/30/2008
I work with Todd Copic @ Pioneer Credit Co, Cleveland, Tn. It's been just about a year and a half since I lost my father in law of almost 37 years. It was very tough on our family and I certainly send my heart felt sympathy to your family at this time. Time will make it more bearable for you but nothing will ever fill the void created. God Bless your family at this time.
Kevin Botsford
09/29/2008
Dear Mettler family,
I am the Postmaster of Dubuque and while I realize you probably knew very few of Bob's postal family I wanted you to know how much he was appreciated. Bob was the "go to guy" for all of our automation questions and always had the right answer for you. He was dependable, diligent and sincere. I enjoyed working with him on improving our product, which in turn improved our service to customers. Bob will be missed dearly and you have my deepest sympathy.
Respectfully,
Kevin M Botsford
Lynn Greimann Hassebroek
09/29/2008
I worked with Bob setting up R077 routes and he helped me along the way and was always very understanding when I had a "silly" question. When he would tell me the answer it sure seemed obvious, but he never talked down to you. He will be missed, he had a great knowledge of the postal service.
James Stordahl
09/29/2008
My sadness today is for the family of Bob Mettler. I have always appreciated Bob's sense of humor. He always had a quick laugh that would temper the seriousnous that sometimes accompanies all things postal. Bob brought his street-smarts to the Hawkeye District office and served well. He was able to deliver messages from the street on a coherent manner. He carried that "Union" savvy with him and he added a great deal to the lives of all postal people that dealt with him. His candid appraisals were always easy to understand. Whenever I ventured into the District office "Mr. Mettler" was one person I would always seek out. He knew what was going on. He carried his illness with great strength and composure. He will be missed!
Barb Wong Overman
09/29/2008
I began my postal career as a carrier in South Des Moines. Bobby was kind enough to give me carrier shorts he had out-grown - we were both a lot smaller then!! We remained friends and I will never forget his smile and warmth - he will truly be missed. We are all the better for knowing him.
Barb Wong Overman
Postmaster, Milford IA
Employee's at Toledo Post Office
09/29/2008
Bob, you were always there to assist us and we greatly appreciated it. Rest in peace and know that we will truly miss you. Mark, Sally, Tess
Sylvia Knezevich
09/29/2008
Bob Mettler was a wonderful person. I had the priviledge of working with Bob at the post office.
Bob was always cheerful, and had a wonderful sense of humor.
He was always eager to chat and hear about everyones life. He was a wonderful man who you could tell your secrets to. He was always there to help, and he will be sorely missed by everyone, and especially me.
Sincerely
Sylvia Knezevich
Jeff Foreman
09/28/2008
My deepest sincere sympathy goes out to the Mettler family.
Some of my fondest memories of Bob are all the smiles he always had; the jokes he & Schaffer always had for you. Bob always had time for you, no matter how long it took you to understand he NEVER got upset with you. I, as will the USPS, miss Bob & his truly happy outlook on life, family, friends, & work!!! God Bless You BOB! ?
Gary Coil
09/28/2008
My deepest sympathies to Bob's wife, his children and family.
I have worked with Bob over the last 10 years and he always had a positive attitude towards his work and it was always a pleasure to work with him. There were times when we would talk about things out side of work like Nass car and his family and when he talked about his children and grand children his eyes would light up.
Bob will be missed and I will always remember him and his "Hi Buddy!
Gary
Brooklyn, IA Post Office crew
09/27/2008
Just wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers our with you.
Brooklyn Post Office
Brooklyn, IA 52211
Monticello Post Office
09/27/2008
We offer our sympathy to the family of Bob. He was a great helper, an excellent resource person for this office, and a good person. Bob always greeted me with "How ya doin?" when I called with some problem. Nothing can make up for the loss of a loved one, especially so suddenly, but we want you to know Bob was more thasn a Postal person, he was dedicated to service and we will miss his expertise and his good humor and especially his laugh.
God bless you and help console you in your grief.
Stephanie Brant
09/26/2008
I only worked with Bob for a little over a year, but he had such an impact on my life. He was always so happy to answer my many questions. He also talked alot about his family and I felt I got to know you by that. I will miss his funny emails and especially his laugh. How lucky you all were to have him in your lives. I know I count myself lucky to have called him my friend.
Dave Reese
09/26/2008
I had the privilege of working with Bob as a CSA in the late 90s. Many will not know how hard he worked to become a CSA. Nobody gave more than he did for the Postal mission in those days.
More importantly, he was a great friend. We traveled together, some times ran in to each other on the road, and enjoyed our friendship. He was devoted to his family and his work.
I am now the retired Postmaster of Norwalk and mail team employee at the Principal in Des Moines. I have many fond memories of my CSA days and Bob is a large part of that.
Most importantly, and major life event, he introduced me to Famous Dave's. Haven't stopped going since.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dave Reese