William J. "Bill" Getzen Obituary (1942 - 2023)

William "Bill" Joseph Getzen, age 80, of Frankton, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Community Hospital. Bill was born in Bobtown, PA on October 17, 1942, to the late Mervin and Lois (Griffin) Getzen. He was a 1960 graduate of Adrian High School in Adrian, Michigan. On November 23, 1972, he married Ruth (Frost) Getzen and they shared 50 years of marriage together. Bill and Ruth were longtime residents of Michigan but for the last five years have called Frankton home. Bill worked in Labor Relations at General Motors for 30 years until his retirement in 1996. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Carmel where he attended services regularly. Bill enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, and gardening. Bill's greatest joy came when he was with his family and friends. Bill is survived by his wife Ruth Getzen; children, Tonya Gowan of Sarasota, FL, Jim (Donna) Sowle of McKinney, TX, Pamela (Kevin) Nash of Elsie, MI, and Mark (Laura) Getzen of Anderson, IN; brother Mervin Patrick (Carol) Getzen; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Mervin and Lois Getzen; and son, William "Eric" Getzen. Visitation will be Saturday, May 20, 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, at Harper and Dunnichay Funeral Home, 305 Sigler Street, Frankton, Indiana. The funeral service will immediately follow visiting hours at 3:00 pm Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Harper and Dunnichay Funeral Home, Frankton, Indiana with Pastor Bode officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 9894 E. 121st St., Fishers, IN 46037. Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com