Obituary of Ernest (Jerry) Getman

Ernest (Jerry) Getman Jr. Oneida-Ernest Gerald Getman Junior (Jerry) died on November 3, 2016. He was born in Oneida, New York on July 30, 1949. He was the son of Ernest Getman and Fannie Warcup Getman. Jerry grew up in Cleveland, New York, graduated from Central Square High School and attended SUNY Geneseo. Jerry's career was at Oneida Limited and he retired as the Director of the Special Markets Division. For most of his adult life, Jerry dealt with the pain and the restrictions of rheumatoid arthritis. He fought so hard because he loved living – and he felt the small joys of daily life far outweighed any price he was asked to pay. Jerry was known for his love of sports and ever present sense of humor. For more than 30 years Jerry's life passion has been VVS Dollars For Scholars- more recently evolving to become the VVS Education Foundation. He took a personal interest in both students and donors and his leadership focus was always to help provide and promote a link between the two. The organization, which began in 1984, grew and flourished and has become what it is today, thanks in large part to Jerry's vision and dedication. Jerry was formerly married to Deborah Parmelee Getman who passed away in September. Surviving are their daughter Sara Getman, son-in-law Peter Glover Jr. and granddaughter Lily. Also surviving are his brother Tom and sister-in-law Kathy and many nieces, nephews, additional extended family members and close friends. There will be a memorial service on Saturday November 19 at 1pm at the Oneida Community Mansion House followed by a reception in the dining room. All are invited to attend. Donations in his memory may be made to the VVS Education Foundation, PO Box 63, Sherrill, NY 13461.