James E. Getz

James E. Getz, 86, of Rock Springs, passed away March 20, 2018, at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

Getz was a resident of Rock Springs since 1979 and former resident of Lancaster, Ohio.

He was born May 8, 1931, in Lancaster, Ohio, the son of Edward Getz and Mary F. Creiglow Getz.  

He attended school in Lancaster, Ohio, and was a graduate of the Lancaster High School with the class of 1949.

Getz served in the United States Navy as a seaman on the USS Boxer during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1955.

He delivered beverages for Western Wyoming Beverages for many years. Following his retirement, he was employed by Sweetwater County School District No. 1 Bus Barn as a bus aide.

His interests included spending time with his family, working, watching television and his fur baby Ginger.   

Survivors include one son, Bryan Getz and wife Tina of Newberry, S.C .; one sister-in-law, Mary Schillumeit of Green River; five grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mildred Getz, sister Judy Hyde and one nephew, John H. Smith.  

Funeral services took place Tuesday.

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.