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Russell Raymond Getz

1919 - 2015

Russell Raymond Getz obituary, 1919-2015, Long Beach, CA

BORN

1919

DIED

2015

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Luyben Dilday Mortuary

5161 Arbor Road

Long Beach, California

Russell Getz Obituary

LONG BEACH, Calif. - Russell was born Aug. 23, 1919 and raised in Oran, Iowa, the son of Maud and John N. Getz. As a young adult he relocated to California and then resided in Arizona later in life. 
He served in the Army in World War II and enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his life.
Russ passed away at his daughter's home in Long Beach, California, on July 9, 2015 at the age of 95. 
He is survived by his daughter, Debra Desjardins, two grandsons, Yan (Stella) Desjardins and Sacha Desjardins and three great-grandchildren, Breeana, Aiden and Evan.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Leslie Getz.
Russell will be laid to rest in the National Cemetery in Riverside, California at a later date. Luybe Dilday Mortuary, 5161 Arbor Rd., Long Beach, Calif., is handling arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Oelwein Daily Register on Jul. 28, 2015.

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YD

August 14, 2015

Rest in peace

August 9, 2015

Dear Russ, May you rest in peace. Thank you for sharing your life with Debbie as she always loved you and wished for time with you. It was a blessing for you both to be together these past few years.

Debra Desjardins

July 27, 2015

Dad, I'm thankful for the time we had together. Thanks for your love and concern. Rest in peace until we meet again. I love you.

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