Gerald M. Gettle, 88, of Jonestown, PA, died on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Pauline A. (Long) Gettle. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Sept. 23, 2024.
Born in Lebanon, PA, on July 21, 1936, he was a son of the late Henry and Beulah (Weaver) Gettle. Mr. Gettle served in the U.S. Air Force. Gerald retired from plastic manufacturing after 39 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling.
In addition to his wife, Gerald is survived by his daughter, Bonnie, wife of Franklin Fulk, of Myerstown; son, Terry Gettle, husband of Celia, of Clovis, NM; grandchildren, Timothy Gettle, Janie, wife of Jason Dellinger, and Franklin Fulk Jr., husband of Nicole; great-grandchildren, Bret Dellinger, husband of Danielle, Britany Dellinger, Brayden Dellinger, and Madisyn Fulk; and sisters, Betty Brown and Nancy Sheffy.
He was preceded in death by his grandchild, Bradlee Fulk; sister, Maeanna Miller; and brothers, Henry Gettle Jr. and Melvin Gettle.
Services are private.
