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1960

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2025

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Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel

1239 Longbranch Ave

Grover Beach, California

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Celebration Of Life

Aug. 9, 2025

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Michael Mettler Obituary

Michael Mettler of Arroyo Grande, passed from this life to the next on June 21 2025 comfortably at his home with his loving wife by his side. Born in Lodi to Stanley and Janet Mettler in 1960 he completed their family. He grew up on the farm with his brothers, Marc, Keith, and Stephen.
Michael graduated from Tokay High School where he excelled in football and baseball, from there he earned a Bachelor's Degree from Cal Poly, SLO in 1985. It is there that he met his soul mate, Alison. They made their home in Arroyo Grande and enjoyed each others company for 37 years of marriage.
Michael worked as an IT engineer for most of his career, most recently at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Michael leaves behind his wife Alison, all of his brothers, brother in-law Joe and family, many nieces and nephews along with cousins and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 9342 E. Harney Lane, in Lodi from 1-4 pm on August 9th. This is open to all that knew him and wish to share their stories and shared experiences of Michael.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Jun. 30 to Jul. 7, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Michael Mettler

Aug

9

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

9342 E. Harney Lane, Lodi, CA

Funeral services provided by:

Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel

1239 Longbranch Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433

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Jim and Sheri Bevill

Yesterday

Dear Allison and family.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
We will always remember Mike and the great times we shared at work and on social occasions. May he rest in peace for all eternity.

Kathy and Larry Bishop

July 16, 2025

Keith,
May memories of happy times and prayers sent from friends bring you some peace!!
Kathy and Larry Bishop

Stephen N. Terra

July 3, 2025

Keith, I am sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Losing a sibling is tough.

Billy Phillips

July 2, 2025

Very sorry to hear that Michael passed away.Condolences to the Family.He was a very good baseball player! Rest in Peace.

Carol S Beckman

June 30, 2025

Keith, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jackie. May your many happy memories comfort you at this time.

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