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Dr. John Lewis Getz Jr.

John Getz Obituary

GETZ Dr. John Lewis Getz, Jr., M.D., 85, died at his home in Vero Beach on Sept. 15 from cancer. Dr. Getz practiced medicine in Jacksonville, FL and later became one of the pioneers in emergency medicine working for 23 years in Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Dr. Getz is survived by his wife Lois; his sons, John L. Getz, III and Michael T. Getz; one sister and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 59 years Josephine "Jo" Grove Getz. Funeral services for Dr. Getz will be held Sat., Sept. 20 at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, FL. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 19, 2008.

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Gene Smith

September 18, 2008

I never met John but he has contaced me for our Kohler ancestors. We had many long exchanges of mail and I felt like old time friends.

Barbara Zeigler

September 18, 2008

John was a wonderful brother that I was always proud of. He was also a great father and husband. He will be missed and thought of everyday.

His sister Barbara Zeigler and husband, Richard

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