Gerald Edward Getty

Gerald Edward Getty, 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Coventry Meadows Senior Care, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born December 27, 1934 in Fort Wayne, the son of the late Reynold R. and Helena Getty.

Gerald graduated from Central Catholic High school in 1953. He was an aircraft weapons mechanic with the Air National Guard for 34 years, retiring in 1988. Gerald also served with the Air National Guard and retired as a Master Sergeant.

His memberships included St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Indiana Historical Society, Allen County Historical Society, Indiana Covered Bridge Society, Canal Society of Indiana, American Canal Society, International Canal Society, Carroll County Wabash and Erie Canal Society, and Indiana Boy Scout Council.

Gerald is survived by his children, Karl F. Getty of Nashville, TN, Katrina Lynn Sneed of Fort Wayne, IN; grandchildren, Jamie, Shayee, Kasey, Aly; and 2 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years, Mary Ann Getty, on October 17, 2022; and two brothers, Arthur R. and Steven J. Getty.

A funeral service to honor Gerald’s life and legacy will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday November 12, 2022, at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, with visitation from 11:30 am until time of service. He will be laid to rest at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne.

Memorial donations in his honor may be directed to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church or St. Rose Catholic Church in Monroeville. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Gerald’s family may be shared at www.McCombandSons.com.