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Raymond Gettman Obituary
Following high school he served in the United States Navy during World War II as a bomber pilot receiving the rank of ensign. After his service, Raymond was united in marriage to Marjorie Hugi in 1945. They were blessed with four children: Leslie, Susan, Robin, and Raymond, Jr.
Raymond and Marjorie lived in Iowa and moved to Pennsylvania in 1950. In 1963 they moved to Knoxville were Raymond owned and operated the Knoxville Ready Mix.
Raymond enjoyed fishing, golfing, watching sports, gardening, and building things. He was also a member of the V.F.W. John Myers Post No. 3519 of Knoxville.
Raymond died on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at the West Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Knoxville at the age of 90 years, 2 months, and 12 days.
Raymond is preceded in death by his parents; his companion of several years Shirley Drake; one sister Darlene Francis; and one son-in-law Mike Wicks.
He is survived by his children Leslie Wicks of Knoxville, Susan (Steve) Lewis of Knoxville, Robin Robuck of Shoreview, Minn., and Raymond (Leslie) Gettman, Jr. of Knoxville; 10 grandchildren: Tricia (Brad) Kirtley, Tina (Kade) Chambers, Steven (Sheryl) Stanley, Tiffany Mayfield, Jared Robuck, Jake Robuck, Angel South, Rachel Gettman, MaKayla Gettman, and Cameran Gettman; 20 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Raymond is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Bob Gettman of Clear Lake, Dorothy Heiderich Ornberg of Coarse Gold, Calif., Marv (Jack) Buehner of Daytona Beach, Fla., Faye (Marlyn) Lee of Mason City, Ron (Jonie) Gettman of Mason City, Bruce (Marlene) Gettman of Mason City, and Lynda (Doug) McMannes of Mason City.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., today, Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Winfield Funeral Home in Knoxville. Military Honors will follow services. Raymond's family will greet friends from 1 p.m. until service time also today.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Raymond's family.
Condolences may be sent to www. winfieldfh.com.
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Carlton and Dianne Lee
February 28, 2012
To the Gettman families, We are so very sorry to hear of Rays passing, may the thoughts of those who care ease your sorrow and bring you comfort at this sad time.
Carlton and Dianne Lee
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