In Memory Of
Anthony "Tony" Getchel
1925
2023
Anthony "Tony" Getchel
February 20, 1925 — January 26, 2023
Anthony Getchel, 97, of Canajoharie, New York, and recently of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Cremation will take place. A graveside service will be held at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1820 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67214, or any good cause that would benefit military veterans.
He was born on February 20, 1925, Denbo, Pennsylvania, to Anthony and Elizabeth (Kovach) Getchel.
Anthony volunteered for the United States Marine Corps on July 25, 1942. He served as a Staff Sergeant during World War II. After the war, he became a dairy farmer in central New York and farmed for over 25 years.
Anthony is survived by his daughters, Pamela (James) Emerson of Junction City, Kansas, Sandra Getchel of Delaware; four grandsons, Michael, Mathew, and Mark Patulski, and Mitchell Emerson; granddaughter, Jessica Moreno-Getchel-Burke; and two great grandchildren, Taylor and Jarek Patulski.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Alan and Ronald Getchel; and daughter, Audrey Getchel.
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He was born on February 20, 1925, Denbo, Pennsylvania, to Anthony and Elizabeth (Kovach) Getchel.
Anthony volunteered for the United States Marine Corps on July 25, 1942. He served as a Staff Sergeant during World War II. After the war, he became a dairy farmer in central New York and farmed for over 25 years.
Anthony is survived by his daughters, Pamela (James) Emerson of Junction City, Kansas, Sandra Getchel of Delaware; four grandsons, Michael, Mathew, and Mark Patulski, and Mitchell Emerson; granddaughter, Jessica Moreno-Getchel-Burke; and two great grandchildren, Taylor and Jarek Patulski.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Alan and Ronald Getchel; and daughter, Audrey Getchel.
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Monday, March 20, 2023
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