He formerly owned and operated Gettinger’s Sunoco Station on Washington Avenue from 1939 to 1977. He served in the United States Air Force in World War II.
He was a member of Greenville Church of the Brethren, Lifetime member of the V.F.W., a member of the Greenville Masonic Lodge # 143.
He is preceded in death by his parents; 1st Wife: Ida Gettinger; 2nd Wife: Cecil Gettinger; Brothers: Faye, Paul, & Carl Gettinger; Sister: Ruth Smith.
He is survived by his sons & daughter in law: Barry J. Gettinger of Greenville, Terry L. & Rita Gettinger of Avon Park, Florida; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Monday May 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Ron Sherck officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home. Veteran’s graveside services will be conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
