Richard Getty
September 26, 1942 - July 25, 2019
Richard Getty, 76, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Richard was born September 26, 1942 in New Castle, PA to Ralph and Mary Jane “Shoaff” Getty and was a 22-1/2 year veteran of the United States Army. He was a long-time resident of Avilla, MO and worked for the Jasper County Highway Department. Richard was united in marriage to Linda Wilkins on August 17, 1989 in Avilla, MO; she survives. Richard is also survived by one son, Michael East of Avilla; four daughters, Barbara Bozeman (Drew) of Cooperas Cove, TX, Kathy Derrick of Joplin, Jenifer Getty of Athens, AL and Mary Hogan (Christopher) of Westland, MI; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Harvest Community Church west of Avilla on Highway 96. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation in care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Richard Getty, 76, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Richard was born September 26, 1942 in New Castle, PA to Ralph and Mary Jane “Shoaff” Getty and was a 22-1/2 year veteran of the United States... View Obituary & Service Information