LaVern W. “Vern” Getka, 88, Burlington, died April 6, 2013, at Arbor View Communities. He was born April 17, 1924, in Wheatland Township, to the late Charles and Caroline (Kohl) Getka. He spent his early life in Slades Corners and attended Burlington High School.
He had farmed after high school until 1966 and then worked for Foster Forbes in Burlington. He was a lifetime member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Slades Corners. He enjoyed pheasant hunting, playing cards with family and friends and also watching the Packers and Brewers.
Survivors include his sister-in-law, Eunice Getka, Burlington; nephews, Gerald (Bonnie) Getka, David (Ingrid) Getka; niece, Kristen (Ruben) Jauregui; and great-niece, Olivia.
He was further preceded in death by his brother, Elroy.
Visitation is Saturday, April 13, from 1 p.m., until time of funeral services at 2 p.m., at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Slades Corners. The Rev. Daniel Nitz will officiate. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery. Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory, Burlington, is serving the family.
Memorials to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church are suggested
The family would like to express a special thank you to the girls at Arbor View Communities and Dr. George Krismer, as well as a special thank you to Mary and Ronald Shields.
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