
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota National Guard soldier who died at Camp Adder in Iraq was found in his room in his barracks after apparently suffering a heart attack or aneurysm.
The National Guard announced the death of Sgt. Maj. Michael Mettille, 44, of West St. Paul, on Feb. 2.
A note, signed by Principal Mary Bowman, was sent home with students of Somerset Elementary School in Mendota Heights, where Mettille’s third-grade son is a student. The note said the cause of death was thought to be a heart attack or aneurysm.
Daughter Elizabeth Mettille, of Ames, Iowa, said the family was notified of his death Feb. 1. Survivors also include his wife, Pam,...