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Jeffrey Mettler Obituary
JEFFREY SCOTT METTLER
1953 - 2019
On July 10, Jeff Mettler departed this life and moved on to whatever comes next. Left behind to treasure the memories of his life are his wife Karon, daughters Crissa and Laura, sister Mary, brother Mark, a large extended family, and many lifelong friends, all of whom will miss him deeply.
Just six weeks after he was born, in Menno, South Dakota, Jeff's family moved to Bakersfield, where he spent the remainder of his life. Jeff considered the milestones of his later life to be his marriage to Karon in 2004, his retirement from the Union Pacific Railroad in 2016, and of course the births of his grandchildren Timothy, Thomas, Jack, Tessa, and Killian.
Jeff loved golf, trips to the beach, telling jokes, and opportunities to spend time with family and friends. He will be especially remembered for his integrity, generosity, and sense of humor. The family would like to thank everyone at Hoffman Hospice for their professionalism and the exceptional care they provided.
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Karon Mettler
July 9, 2020
I miss you my love! I year since your passing. Still so hard to be without you ❤
July 14, 2019
Well Jeff you will get to play that perfect game of golf now, will miss giving you all those quarters for closest to the pin, you have had a good time down here so have a great time where you are now , your golfing buddy, Ronnie
Kathy Haddock-Gafford
July 14, 2019
Karon so sorry for your loss. So devastating to loose a spouse. Prayers for you to have peace and comfort in your heart... Jeff was a great guy. You two where a match made in heaven. Even though I dont play golf anymore, lets get together for coffee and have s great visit. it wont be easy, your heart will hurt and ache for a long time. Grieve in your own way and your own time. Love and hugs Kathy Haddock -Gafford
Karon Mettler
July 14, 2019
Christian, your name was missed in Grandchildren. I just want you to know how proud he was of you. He called you his "Old Soul" He loved you very much.
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