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Eugene "Gene" Getz, 88, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2011 surrounded by family. Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Betty Lou; six children, Fred Getz of Albuquerque, Diana Rushing of Xining, China, Jeff Getz of Colorado Springs, Ralph Getz of Rio Rancho, Marsha Highum of Albuquerque, Jill Petraglia of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother Jesse. Gene was born on August 17, 1922 in Alliance, OH. Gene first met Betty in Columbus, OH and again in Albuquerque, NM after both their families moved there. He married Betty at Fort Sill, OK October 9, 1944 after serving in the Army from 1939-1944. He was one of the first to secure Guadalcanal from the Japanese and also served in New Georgia and Bougainville. Gene was a master electrician working on dams, buildings and other projects throughout the southwest. In his young years, Gene was an avid fisherman and camper in the Jemez with his family. He was involved in the BPOE (Elks) in the clown and unicycle group and in 1984-1985 served as the Exalted Ruler of the Elks in Albuquerque Lodge 461. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 pm, Friday, April 15, 2011, Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM. Inurnment will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 16, 2011, Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be given to the Alzheimer's Association of New Mexico, 9500 Montgomery Boulevard NE, Suite 121, Albuquerque, NM 866-965-1211. To view funeral information or leave condolences please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Gene's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920
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