David P. Mettler Sr. 74 passed away at St. Joe's Hospital on Sunday October 24, 2021.  David was born in Auburn, NY On May 16, 1947 to the late Paul F. and Alice M. (Terwilliger) Mettler.

He worked on a farm most of his life. As the farm changed hands from Zapalla's, to Bland Farms (GA) to the current Big O Farm (Elba, NY) he stayed on with the farm with each employer as he knew each field like the back of his hand. He was retired but still worked everyday during planting and harvest seasons. When he wasn't working David enjoyed watching old westerns, WWE wrestling, listening to country music, snowmobiling, 4 wheeling and visiting with family.  He loved his four wheeling trips to Maine to ride with Julie and Paul, his weekend trips to Tall Pines ATV Park for riding with family or a ride along the Cayuga and Oswego County trail systems and cheering on his son at the races.

David was predeceased by his father Paul in 1987, his brother-in-law Lewis (John) Perrault in 2010, his Brother Charles in 2013, his granddaughter Kayla and unborn great grandson Ezra in 2019, his sister Patricia in 2019 and his mother Alice in 2020.

He is survived by his partner Tammie Hamrick of Fulton,  his daughter Sherry (Eric) Mettler of Auburn, his two sons, David Jr. (April) Mettler of Waterloo, Brian (Lisa) Mettler of Rose, Sandra Mettler of North Rose.  His siblings, Debra (Roger) Leyburn of Memphis, Chris (Michael) Antonik of Cato, Carl (Cathy) Mettler of Port Byron, Nancy (Charles) Masters of Auburn. His grandchildren, Arika (Joshua), Ashley, Austin (Angela) and Jasmine. His great grandson Jackson and great granddaughter Iris who he loved very much as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and great-great nephew and nieces.

At David's request there will be no calling hours. The family will be holding a Celebration of Life in honor Of David at the Cato Legion, Legion Street Cato, NY on Saturday October 30 ^th from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The family would like to thank everyone at St. Joe's Hospital. D3 East for the great care that you provided David during his time there.

Arrangements in care of the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Cato. www.catoredcreek.com