James F. Mettlach, 74, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life on Saturday morning, June 21, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on October 25, 1939 in Lawrence County, Missouri to the union of the late Elmer and Margaret (Diebold) Mettlach. He was a 1958 graduate of Piece City High School. On October 26, 1963 he was united in marriage to Margaret Katzfey and together they shared fifty years. Jim worked many years with Missouri Department of Transportation in the maintenance department and as an electrician, retiring in 1995. He also did electrical work for family and friends. He enjoyed electrical work, hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He very seldom ever missed a sporting event that his grandchildren were involved in. He was also a member of St. Agnes Church of Sarcoxie, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents. Jim is survived by his wife Margaret of the home, four sons; Paul Mettlach of Sarcoxie, Pat Mettlach (Jeanette) of Wentworth, Bill Mettlach (Atsuko) of Lee's Summit, Missouri and Bob Mettlach of Sarcoxie, seven grandchildren; Chris Powell, Kasey Mettlach, Emily Mettlach, Maya Mettlach, Ken Mettlach, Chelsea Mettlach and Brock Mettlach, six great grandchildren, two brothers, and seven sisters, as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral mass for Mr. Mettlach will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pierce City, Missouri with Father Peter Morciniec officiating. Interment will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery in Sarcoxie, Missouri. Rosary with visitation to follow will be from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the funeral home. Those honoring his life as pallbearers will be Jim Campbell, Jared Campbell, Tim Londo, Greg Johnson, Mike Hubbard and David Younker. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.houshgoodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home of Sarcoxie, Missouri.