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Bernie Mettler

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Bernie Mettler, 60 year old resident of Long Prairie, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his residence. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Living Hope Assembly of God Church in Little Falls, MN. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Friday at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, and from 12 noon to 1 PM Saturday at the church. Caring for Bernie and his family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN.
Bernard Thomas Mettler was born on September 3, 1963 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, to Thomas and Margaret (Simmons) Mettler. He moved with his family to Swanville, Minnesota at the age of two. Bernie spent his formative years attending Swanville School and working at the Circle R Ranch, where he met his future wife, Cindy. After the birth of his third child, Bernie endeavored to receive his Associates Degree in Law Enforcement from Brainerd Community College. This led to a career serving his community in Staples, Minnesota, Madison, Minnesota, and later St. Louis County. Bernie’s character and drive to help people defined his 25-year career with the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Whether guiding moose off a busy road or donating pork to his church, Bernie acted always as a steward to those in need. Bernie spent his retirement years, caring for his family and friends, and sharing his love of the outdoors with those he loved. If you wanted to find Bernie, he’d be on the lake with a rod, in the field with a rifle, or hauling a load of firewood to a friend.
Bernie is survived by his parents, Tom and Margaret Mettler; his siblings, Randy (Marge) Mettler, Bob (Cindy) Mettler, Bill (Kristy) Mettler, Joni (Brian) Nelson, and Richard Mettler; survived also by his three children, Josh (Lori) Mettler, Jeremy (Hollee) Mettler, and Danielle (Dave Hanson) Mettler; former wife, Cindy Mettler; stepchildren, Bryce Sampson-Bernstrom, Brenden Donner, and Kayle Donner; grandchildren, Wyatt Mettler, Connor Mettler, and Brayden Donner; and many, many beloved nieces and nephews.