Jack D. Getz
(May 15, 1943 – September 11, 2024)
Jack DeWayne Getz, 81, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL, with his loving family by his side.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Mike Reynolds officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with Masonic Rites at 2:45 p.m. by the Jackson Masonic Lodge #53. Casual attire is requested. Burial will be in Findlay Cemetery, Findlay, IL. Memorials may be given to Okaw-Valley FFA.
Jack was born on May 15, 1943, in Shelbyville, IL, the son of William Forrest and Betty Jean (Mitchell) Getz. He graduated from Findlay High School in 1961. Jack married Linda Ann Keown on June 24, 1962. He was a lifelong grain farmer and in his younger years a livestock farmer. Jack was a member of the Findlay United Methodist Church, a Master Mason in the Findlay Masonic Lodge #831 and later in Jackson Masonic Lodge #53, former Findlay School Board member and served on the board at Bethany Grain.
Jack was known as “Jack of All Trades” and “Blacksmith Jack” to all his family, friends and neighbors. He could fix anything! He cherished his grandchildren and adored his ten great granddaughters. He spent many years enjoying all their events and activities. His compassion for his family was unmatched. It also extended to strangers in need. He was a man of few words, so when he talked…. you listened. He exemplified character, integrity and hard work. He was a wonderful husband, dad, Papo and Grampy… and he will be so missed.
Jack is survived by his wife and love of his life for 62 years, Linda; sons, Jeff Getz and wife Judy of Macon, IL, and Jody Getz and wife Jenna of Stephenville, TX; four brothers, Bill Getz (Tammy) of Shelbyville, IL, Mike Getz (Jill) of Leesburg, FL, Jim Getz (Rita) of McHenry, IL, and Dennis Getz (Ivakay) of Findlay, IL; six grandchildren, Corey Getz (Whitney) of Mt. Zion, IL, Ashley Birkey (Nick) of Bourbonnais, IL, Landon Getz (Stacie) of Mt. Zion, IL, Lane Getz (Kennedy) of Arlington, TX, Makayla Getz of Powell, WY and Madison Getz of Wichita Falls, TX; and 10 great granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents.