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OBITUARY

Thomas Robert Getz

July 28, 1941 – July 30, 2020
Obituary of Thomas Robert Getz
IN THE CARE OF

Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park

Thomas Robert Getz, 79, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the Lakewood Ranch Hospice House. Thomas was born July 28, 1941 in Ft Wayne, Indiana.

After graduating from Central Catholic High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1959, Thomas went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army. Thomas was a recipient of multiple sales awards, including MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table), and a member of the American Legion. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast, fun-loving, outgoing, and the love of Jan's life.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Janis Getz; three step-daughters, Debra Shook, Sue Rosales, and Lori Augustyniak; step-son, Jim Pequignot, Jr; three sisters, Barbara, Cindy, and Debbie; and ten grandchildren. Thomas was preceded in death by parents Robert & Wilma Getz.

Contributions in Thomas' memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, stjude.org; or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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FAMILY

Janis GetzWife

Debra ShookStep Daughter

Sue RosalesStep Daughter

Lori AugustyniakStep Daughter

Jim Pequignot, Jr.Step Son

Robert & Wilma GetsParents (deceased)

BarbaraSister

CindySister

DebbieSister

Ten grandchildren.

DONATIONS

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105

Wounded Warrior ProjectP.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675

Services

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date