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Richard W. Getz Jr., 82
November 14, 2025
Richard W. Getz Jr., 82, of Ephrata, PA passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at LGH, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lititz, PA he was the son of the late Richard W. Getz Sr. and Ruth N. (Antes) Getz. He was the loving husband of Janet C. (Worley) Getz with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.
He retired from Armstrong World Industries as a Senior Research Tech after 32 years of service. After retirement he enjoyed traveling, playing golf, reading, and doing puzzles.
Richard was a proud veteran of the USMC during the Vietnam Era and served 9 years in the Airforce Reserves. He was an active member of the Ephrata VFW. He served as the Commander of the Lititz VFW for 4 years and was the District 9 Commander for 1 year.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Candice Wall, wife of Ronny, Lititz, Wendy Kralick, Ephrata. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Zackory (Megan) Butt, Zeppelin (Emily) Butt, Audriana Kralick, Joshua (Hailey) Kralick; six great-grandchildren, and one sister, Margaret Ann Hershey of San Antonio, TX. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremiah R. Spickler and sister, Barbara Neil.
A Memorial Service will be held at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 on November 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Visitation for family and friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard’s memory may be made to the PA Wounded Warriors, 1013 Mumma Rd, Suite 203, Wormleysburg, PA 17043 or to St. Paul’s EC Church, PO Box 275, 46 E. Church St, Reamstown, PA 17567
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Condolences to the Family
November 24, 2025
I am so sorry to hear or Dick’s passing. He was my favorite customer when I worked at the Ephrata VFW. He & his wife were always the sweetest people and it was always my pleasure to serve them. He always made me smile. And I am so glad I had the honor of knowing him. My deepest condolensces to his family. Gabby Woods
November 23, 2025
My sincere sympathy to all in your family…He will be remembered for all time.
Marilyn Ann Foulk
November 23, 2025
Janet ,so sorry for your loss. My sympathies to you and your family.
Lynn Gebhart
November 21, 2025
My parents knew Richard very well as he and my brothers played together when they were little. He loved my dad – and Dad loved him! A wonderful man with a big heart and a proud Marine. Rest in the arms of Jesus!!
Lisa G
November 21, 2025
I never heard a bad word about Dick, and he never spoke a bad word to friends and family. I got to know Dick when I first came to Lititz. He became a good friend and I will miss him. A fellow veteran who stood straight and tall, in and out of uniform. God Bless and may the wings of God’s angels carry him to the Gates of Heaven.
William Seace
November 21, 2025
One of the nicest people I’ve ever met. He will be fondly remembered! Meredith L
November 19, 2025
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. What a wonderful man he was. The world is a sadder place without him. My prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
Diane Arcaro
November 19, 2025
So many good times with Richard at the VFW at the parties with Jeremy and Vivian. We will miss his smiling face. We are in Greece so we will not make the funeral but wish him and his family peace. Connie and Barry Waltz
November 19, 2025
Janet ,Candy ,Wendy and family you have my deepest sympathy. I loved Richard”s laugh. He was a wonderful man. We are so sorry for your loss. Darryl and Kim Hornberger
November 18, 2025
Richard was always so nice. What a great man. So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and love. Kristin Adams
November 18, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Dick. Janet, you and your family are in my prayers. I always liked him as a good friend. May God be with you & hold you in his hands.Terry Rohrer
November 18, 2025
We are sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. We always enjoyed our lunches with Dick and Janet! He was a proud marine!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Skip and Janice Loraw
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- Tuesday, November 25, 2025
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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- Tuesday, November 25, 2025
- 11:00 AM
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- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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