Daniel R. Getman, 38, passed away in Hospitality Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Kenosha, on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, following a gallant battle with cancer. He was born in Racine on September 21, 1972, the son of the late Ron and Sharon (nee: Hansen) Getman.
On July 4, 1998 he was united in marriage to the former Rebecca Jarapko. Dan had been employed the Housing Authority of Racine County for the past 7 years. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling, watching the Packers, the Brewers, and the Bucks. His greatest love was for Becky and his children, James and Emily.
Surviving are his wife Becky; their children, James and Emily; his grandmother, Alice Hansen, all of Racine; brothers, Craig (Tammy) Getman, of Minneapolis, his twin, Paul (Nikki) Getman, of Burlington, WI; nieces and nephew, Paige and Peyton Getman, Sophie Jarapko, and David Holden; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Barbara Jarapko; sisters-in-law, Jennifer Holden and Jill Jarapko, all of Racine.
A celebration of Daniel’s life will be held in the funeral home on Monday, March 21st, at 10:30 .a.m. with Pastor John Fleming officiating. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to a trust to be established for the education of Daniel’s children or to the Brain Tumor Research Fund at 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226.
Tom & Tracy (Sandle) Pataska says
Our deepest condolences,from our family to yours.
Trevor Carriveau says
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I got to know Dan just recently but he quickly became a person I was honored to get to know.
Allison Austing says
May your memories bring you comfort. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.