Richard Alan Getz

Richard Alan Getz, age 58, of Savanna passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at home. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 29, 2018 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00–11:00 a.m. Monday, January 29, 2018 at the funeral home. A luncheon will follow at the Community United Church of Christ, Savanna.

Richard was born January 5, 1960 in Freeport, Illinois the son of Arthur and Eleanor (Michael) Getz. He attended Savanna Schools and graduated with the Class of 1978. While in High School, he worked at the Freeport Hospital in the kitchen. Richard later worked for Alco, and Metform as a CNC machine operator. He attended the Community United Church of Christ in Savanna.

Richard enjoyed NASCAR, woodworking, camping, fishing, and watching the eagles at Lock and Dam 13.

He is survived by one son and two daughters; three grandchildren; two sisters, Deanne “Dee” (Craig) Hessenius of Freeport and Doreen (Matt) Adlfinger of Milan, Illinois; and several nieces, nephews. He is lovingly missed by his aunts Betty (Dean) Mckenna and Nancy (Jerry) Mckenna and his cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Uncle Dean Mckenna and his brother, Dennis in 1999.