James H. Gettinger
Mr. James H. Gettinger, age 91 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on
Tuesday May 3, 2011 at 7:03 AM at the Brethren Retirement
Community. He was born July 15, 1919 in Darke County, Ohio the
son of the late Harry & Minnie (Schwab) Gettinger.
He formerly owned and operated Gettinger’s Sunoco
Station on Washington Avenue from 1939 to 1977. He served in the
United States Air Force in World War II.
He was a member of Greenville Church of the
Brethren, Lifetime member of the V.F.W., a member of the Greenville
Masonic Lodge # 143.
He is preceded in death by his parents; 1st
Wife: Ida Gettinger; 2nd Wife: Cecil Gettinger;
Brothers: Faye, Paul, & Carl Gettinger; Sister: Ruth
Smith.
He is survived by his sons & daughter in
law: Barry J. Gettinger of Greenville, Terry L. & Rita
Gettinger of Avon Park, Florida; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Monday May 9, 2011 at 11:00
AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Ron Sherck
officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services on Monday at the
funeral home. Veteran’s graveside services will be conducted by
the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
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