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Frederick Getz Obituary

GETZ, FREDERICK ROSS "FRED" (AGE 45)

Of Manassas, died Sunday, June 13, 2004. He is survived by his wife Donna Getz, his children Tiffany, Karen and David Getz, his mother Aldene Getz, one brother Floyd Getz, and many other family and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 16, 2994 from 7 to 9 p.m. at PRICE FUNERAL HOME, 9609 Center St., Manassas. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 17, 10:30 a.m. at Centreville Baptist Church, 15100 Lee Hwy., Centreville with interment to follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Occoquan Bible Church, 12848 Harbor Dr., Suite 100, Lake Ridge, VA 22192 or To The Fred Getz NF 2 Fund Mid-Atlantic, 8855 Annapolis Rd., Suite 110, Lanham, MD 20706 in memory of Fred getz. Condolences may be sent to www.pricefh.com.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 16, 2004.

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Ken and Darla Green

June 18, 2004

Dear Donna and family, May Jesus Christ our Prince of Peace hold you close now. Our hearts were broken for you and ourselves but we rejoice for Fred! He was an inspiration to us and the truest of friends. We love and miss you all and we are praying for you.

Louie Warren

June 17, 2004

I worked with Fred at IBM/Lockheed for many years. In spite of his handicap, he achieved many great things. He was one of the most intelligent people I've ever met.

Messina Cumberland

June 16, 2004

To the Fred Getz family, I worked with Fred many longs years at IBM/Lockheed Martin and knew of his challenges. I was saden to read about his passing. God Bless your family.

Mike Ashley

June 16, 2004

Fred,

You are finally free from NF2. Can't wait until we meet again.

Mikey

Welma Roberts

June 16, 2004

Our condolences and prayers are with you and yours. Knowing Tiffany as a dear friend in the online community of Puzzle Pirates, our hearts go out to her and her family. To have raised such a special daughter shows what a loving and kind father Fred must have been.



Our love and prayers are with you,



Welma Roberts (Redgypsy)

and all of the Emerald Raiders

Tom Hammond

June 16, 2004

Donna,

My deepest sympathy to you and your children. I remember when I interviewed and hired Fred into IBM.

He was a very special person whom I admired very much.



Tom Hammond

Louie Warren

June 16, 2004

Fred was one of the most intelligent men I have known, in spite of his NF2. He will be missed.

Richard Senior

June 16, 2004

Thanks for all the inspirations and kindness.

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