John Getz & I were friends & classmates at Sioux City, Iowa's Central High School.
John's dad owned the Buick auto dealership in Sioux City in those days. 3 months after our graduation, in September, 1955,  John gave me a ride to Iowa City, where we became freshmen at the University of Iowa. Sorry to see my classmates, one by one, leaving this life. John was a very nice, kindly person. 

I was blessed to have known John for 25 years and will always remember all of the good times we shared over the years.  Whether it was going out to dinner, having a drink together or shooting a game of pool, it was always a terrific time and conversation...those memories I will cherish.  He was a stand-up guy who was a pleasure to be around and his positivity in all aspects of life was remarkable, truly a breath of fresh air.  "A life well lived" and a friend and family member that will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

We have so many wonderful memories of John and will always remember how incredibly generous and kind he was to our family.  Whether it was taking trips to Green Turtle Cay, making great memories with Blake and Aubrey riding in the golf cart or opening his home to my beautiful grandma when she was sick before she passed.  John was a wonderful man and I will cherish the memories I have of him.  I will remember his great laugh, his love for all of their animals, and his kind heart.  Much love and prayers to my mother Gail Getz, Jess and Nancy Getz, his grandchildren Austin and Anna, and Cathy Getz.
Love and prayers, Bridget, Blake, and Aubrey

Prayers and condolences to the Getz Family and friends.  Thanks to John for the memories he added to my life. John and his wonderful wife, Gail, have been a part of my life for more than 26 years.  Thanks for the fun trips to Green Turtle Cay, the boat trips to Saugatuck,  your wonderful pork roast,for sharing all your fantastic dogs. As Gail gets used to eating breakfast alone and not making dinner for two, I offer my support and on going friendship.

My heart and prayers are with John's loved ones.  May God comfort you.  When I lived in west Michigan, I was blessed to spend time with John, his precious wife Gail, their beautiful families, and their awesome dogs. John was such an intelligent, down to earth, fun loving, generous man. His friendship did more for my spirit than he probably realized . . . during a time in my life when I didn't have much to give back, he said it was enough that I made him laugh. He always treated me like some fancy doctor even when I was nothing but a punk intern. It took a few years, but I found success, not to mention a great wife, and I'm so glad John witnessed that. I'm also glad I had the chance to give back, to thank him, and to tell him how much he meant to my wife and me. I'll miss him a great deal.  To know John was to love him. I'm not sure they have Mt. Gay in heaven, but I like to think John is relaxing on a boat waiting for friends to join him for a snack and a cold drink. 

My sincere condolence to the beloved family.  Although your hearts are filled with the pain of losing a loved one in death, from time to time please reflect on the promise of the resurrection hope at Act 24:15, John11:25, and Isaiah 26:19.

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John G Getz

9 octobre 1937 – 1 avril 2018

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