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Erickson-Smith Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Elbow LakeDavid Getz Obituary
David Getz, 78 of Barrett, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Barrett Care Center.
A Memorial Service will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Elbow Lake with Pastor Mark Mathews officiating.
Visitation starting at 9:00 AM until the time of the service.
Obituary is pending.
Arrangements by Erickson-Smith Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
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Erickson-Smith Funeral Home
116 1st Street Northeast, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
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10:00 a.m.
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116 1st Street Northeast, Elbow Lake, MN 56531
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