Robert Fowler Getty M.D.

Robert Fowler Getty M.D. obituary

Robert Getty Obituary

Robert Fowler Getty, M.D., 83, of North Platte, died Oct. 4, 2012, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born on July 16, 1929, at Monmouth, Ill., to Robert Lamont Getty and Lois (Fowler) Getty. In 1939, the family moved to North Platte, where Robert attended North Platte public schools, graduating from North Platte High School in 1947. Robert attended Grinnell College, receiving a bachelor's degree with a major in chemistry in 1951. He also attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, receiving his M.D. degree in 1955.
Robert married Naomi Nettleton on June 24, 1955, at York. Four children were born to this union.
Following internship at Immanuel Deaconess Institute in Omaha, and military service in the U.S. Air Force at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, Kan., Robert returned to North Platte, where he began practicing family medicine in the fall of 1958. He practiced medicine in North Platte for 43 years. He was on the medical staffs of Memorial and St. Mary's Hospitals and when Great Plains Regional Medical Center opened, he continued on its medical staff. Dr. Getty worked during the 1960s and 1970s on the effort to combine the two small hospitals into a single hospital, and to encourage new physicians to come to North Platte. Robert was a pioneer in North Platte, encouraging general practitioners to work with specialists for obtaining better patient care.
Robert was a 70-year member of the First Presbyterian Church in North Platte. He served several terms on the Session of the church and three times as stated clerk of Session. He also taught church school classes as well as short-term Bible studies. Other memberships included the Lincoln County Medical Society, the Nebraska Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Practice and the Nebraska chapter of the AAFP.
Robert is survived by his wife, Naomi; sons, Robert John (Cindy), of Papillion, and Stephen (Patti Parziale), of Wilmington, Del.; daughters, Mary (Karl) Haider, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Margaret Anne (Dan Kissel) Getty, of Cranberry Township, Pa.; and seven grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church in North Platte, the Robert F. Getty Scholarship Fund at Great Plains Regional Medical Center, or to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at adamsswanson.com.
Services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Polly Deppen officiating. There will be a luncheon following the service.
Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from noon to 6 p.m. today and from noon to 7 p.m., today. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. today, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Published by North Platte Telegraph from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8, 2012.
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What a huge loss for the town of North Platte. Dr. Getty was a compassionate, caring,and thoughtful man; he will be greatly missed. Our heartfelt condolences to the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kenneth Hipp Family

October 14, 2012

Dr. Getty was a wonderful doctor and he was a very compansionate person. I remember he also helped getting the two hospitals combined. Dr. Getty will be missed my many people. Our sympathy to his family.

Debbie Radcliffe

October 13, 2012

We have very good memories of this very quiet and deep thinking man. His sense of humor was unique. He was always very pleasant when we had contact with him at church and in my work as the hospital chaplain. We have fond memories of the many times we worked with Naomi in weddings and worship experiences where she was the organist. We send our deepest love and support to Naomi and family in this special time of need. Garry and Mardel Timmons, Lincoln, NE

October 7, 2012

North Platte lost a wonderful man. Go Rest High on That Mountain Dr. Getty. Your work on earth is done.

LeShara Fisher

October 7, 2012

May god be with the family at this time. Remember the good times and know for certain that he is now in a better place walking beside our lord and savior. He will watch over us now until it comes time for us to join him. He is no longer suffering and can play tennis to his hearts content.

Katie (Caffrey) Ferguson

October 7, 2012

It is sad to lose oNe with so much compassion and talent. Im sure you will all miss him May god Hold you in his hand at this sad time and may good memories fill all of you.
Gloria Ferguson Adkins
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October 6, 2012

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