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Gerald Getz Obituary
Gerald "Jerry" Getz, of Toledo passed away on Sunday February 24, 2019 in his home. Jerry was born in Altoona, PA. on December 12, 1927. He was a graduate of Altoona High School and later earned his degree from Penn State University.
Jerry was employed by the Ohio Plate Glass Co. for five years, where he became salesman of the year and then enjoyed a twenty year career in sales with Osterman Jewelers. During his retirement years he maintained a daily presence at the Sylvania JCC/YMCA where he developed a close group of friends. His favorite hobby was to dabble in the stock market.
Jerry is survived by his sister, Hannah Klugman of Garden Grove, CA. and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Diane Venet.
Services and interment will be held at Beth Shalom Cemetery, Oregon, OH. on Wednesday February 27, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Cantor Ivor Lichterman of Congregation B'Nai Israel will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Congregation B'Nai Israel or a charity of the donors choice.
Robert H. Wick/Wisniewski Funeral Home. (419)535-5840.
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Dan Witt
March 1, 2019
Dan Witt
March 1, 2019
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of our dear friend Jerry. The world has lost a kind and gentle man that put a smile on the faces of all those around him. My family and I were very privileged to get to know him and benefit from the wisdom he shared. I only wish that I would have gotten to know Jerry earlier, especially as a young businessman.
We developed great respect for this gentleman and the humor he shared. It was our pleasure to invite him to gatherings into our home where we considered him part of the family and in many ways, the life of the party. We were always surprised that he would appear in poor weather or at night when others his age wouldn't have attempted. His stories were unlimited and we were all amazed at how he could recall and reiterate jokes. I will never forget the time he appeared at our door with a video that he insisted we watch in an attempt to save our marriage. His care for others was genuine.
God bless you Jerry and may you rest in peace. You will be greatly missed by our family and your Sylvania friends. You left a mark on all of us and we love you. Dan
DAVE PERLMAN
February 28, 2019
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS.
FROM GOOD FRIENDS, DAVE AND LIL PERLMAN
Kathi Witt
February 27, 2019
Sad to say a final goodbye to Jerry today, we met at the JCC where he worked out every day and he became like a pseudo grandpa and great friend over these last 19 years. Those who worked out with us will remember how if a pretty woman walked by while he was lifting weights he might be on # 2 but he'd say 91, 92, etc. LOL. He will also be remembered for his jokes. He had a zest for life and exercise. Over the last few years, he couldn't go to the gym anymore, I'd still find him walking across the parking lot at his condo development and he'd curse the cold weather when he couldn't get out. I never tired of listening to stories of his youth, family, life and how the world used to be. I knew better than to visit during a Penn State game as the one time I did all I got was a hi, come sit and nothing till a commercial but understandably, that was his team. Oh, how he loved his kitties especially his Princess and when she passed he was heartbroken but eventually took in two strays whom he loved very much. He was inspirational with many of his stories but his story of how he came to Toledo with nothing more and $5 in his pocket and when he got off the bus and saw the sign "You'll do better in Toledo" he knew he had come to the right place tells everyone that you can do better. Rest peacefully now Jerry. You will be forever missed. Your friend, Kathi Witt
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