February 11, 1944 - October 19, 2023
Springfield, Ohio - Blair C Getz (79) of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on October 19, 2023 at home surrounded by family.
Blair, fondly known as "Pops", was born to Fred and Wanda Getz, on February 11, 1944 in Springfield, Ohio. He was a talented athlete at Shawnee High School who loved playing sports as wall as practical jokes. Blair attended Wittenberg University and later was employed by C & N Contracting, eventually becoming a full partner in the company. He was active in the community as a member of the local Rotary Club, Grand Lodge of A & FM Lodge #0455, Ohio Gun Collectors Association as well as being a mentor to children via the Springfield YMCA. In his free time, he enjoyed fly-fishing at Zanesfield Rod and Gun Club and carried that passion with him to many locales as well as collecting Civil War memorabilia.
Blair is survived by his wife Beverly and three children, Tammy, Todd, and Jason. He is survived by his sister, Cheryl Haygood, her husband, Bruce Haygood, his two grandchildren, Kylie and Andrew, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Blair was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Wanda Getz and his brother Jay Getz. Blair positively impacted the Springfield, OH and Bradenton, FL communities. He will be truly missed.
Blair's family will host a funeral service on the 16th of December 2023. The service will be at Littleton Funeral Home, 830 N Limestone St in Springfield, Ohio.
FUNERAL HOME
Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory
830 N Limestone Street
Springfield, Ohio
UPCOMING SERVICE
Service
Dec. 16, 2023
2:00 p.m.
Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory
