Jackie LeRoy Mettler, 75, of New London, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in the Emergency Department of Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington. He was born June 20, 1949 to Theodore Frederick, Jr and Estella Ann Chewning Mettler. On January 26, 1971 he married Patricia Ann Hinshaw in Oquawka, Illinois. She died July 21, 2021.
He served in the Marines during Vietnam, then served in the Air Force. Jackie worked for “Gales” in Galesburg, then after moving to New London, he worked as a maintenance mechanic at Metromail until retiring. He and Patricia owned and operated J&P Diecast in New London. He was an avid race car fan and used to race at 34 Raceways. He was a huge fan of NASCAR and the Chicago Bears.
Survivors include his children Jacqueline (Casey) Mettler Drew and Shane (Mindy) Mettler both of New London; and Angie (Gary) Bell of San Tan Valley, Arizona; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his sister Linda Groves. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brothers Jeff and Ted; and granddaughter Valerie.
The family will greet friends from 10:00 am – noon Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Elliott Chapel, New London with military rites at 10:00 by The Henry County Honor Guard. A reception will immediately follow at the New London VFW Post #7641. Inurnment of his cremains will be at a later date at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, rural Danville. A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Renal Dialysis. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.