Joseph Anthony Mettlach, 63 years, of Sarcoxie, Missouri passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Freeman West in Joplin, Missouri. Joseph was born on February 9, 1951 in Monett, Missouri to the union of Raymond and Rose (Stipp) Mettlach. He completed the eighth grade at Saint Mary's in Pierce City, and was a graduate of Pierce City High School. Joe joined the National Guard and served several years with the 203rd division. On April 19, 1989 he was united in marriage to Christine Lindsay in Miami, Oklahoma and to this union they were blessed with three sons. He was employed for thirty six years for Dairy Farmers of America in Monett, Missouri as a supervisor, retiring in October of 2013. Joe was a "Dad" who was truly involved and spent quality time with his sons. He spent twenty years coaching and being supportive of every sport the boys were involved in, baseball, basketball and football. He also enjoyed playing golf. Joe's first love was being a husband and a wonderful dad. His passion was his "sons". He was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church, in Pierce City, Missouri. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, one brother; Don Mettlach and one sister; Betty Houston. Joseph is survived by his wife; Christine, three sons; Christopher Mettlach of Pierce City, Missouri, Joshua Mettlach of Springfield, Missouri and Tucker Mettlach of the home, two brothers; Richard Mettlach of Monett, Missouri and Raymond Mettlach of Pierce City, Missouri, one sister; Linda Stellwagen and husband Dennis of Pierce City, Missouri, father and mother in-law; Cecil and Barbara Welch of Joplin, Missouri, brother in law; Brian Lindsay and wife Amy of Monett, Missouri and sister in law; Stephanie Mettlach of Sarcoxie, Missouri, one nephew Justin Mettlach of Boston, Massachusetts, one niece; Carrie Winders of Springfield, Missouri, as well as a host of other family and countless friends. Funeral services for Mr. Mettlach are 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Pierce City, Missouri with Father Peter Morciniec officiating. Interment will follow in Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Pierce City, Missouri. Rosary will be Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. with visitation to follow at Housh Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri. Those honoring his life as pallbearers will be Justin Mettlach, Kent Williams, Brian Lindsay, Bill Chandler and Mike Copley and Bob Royce. In lieu of flowers the family has requested contributions be made to the Leukemia Foundation and they may be left at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.houshgoodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.