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Edwin Gettel Obituary
Edwin F. Gettel, Jr. of Narrowsburg, NY, a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, died Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. He was 73 years old.
The son of the late Edwin F. and Anna Pless Gettel, Sr., he was born July 2, 1935 in Bethel, NY.
Edwin was a retired Property Superintendent for the Boy Scouts of America. He was also retired from NYSEG. He was a life member of the Kauneonga Lake Fire Dept.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth Caldwell Gettel; three sons: James of Missouri, Edwin F. III of North Carolina, and Bruce of Lava, NY; his sister, Doris Jones of Missouri; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and three nieces. Edwin was predeceased by a daughter, Belinda-Jo.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Cremation will follow at the Maple Hill Crematory in Archbald, PA.
Donations in his memory may be made to Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adam's Way, Randleman, NC 27317.
Arrangements by Rasmussen Funeral Home, Narrowsburg, NY; 845-252-3901.
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Memories and Condolences
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Janet Bertholf
October 22, 2008
Betty and Family,
So sorry to hear about Ed. things just went to fast, we are praying for you and the family.
Love,
Janet and Don Bertholf
Beverly Swingle and Gail Gorton
October 20, 2008
Betty and Bruce,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Although we are far away please know that our thoughts and prayers are there with you. Our deepest sympathy,
Fritz & Linda Knecht
October 19, 2008
Betty,
Linda and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Mickey & Patty Mullen
October 19, 2008
The Gettel Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
He always made us laugh with his duddle bug. You are all in our prayers.
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