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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 4 – Masters)
Topic: HARVEST (11/21/19)
Adolph Walter Getterman, age 75 of rural Oaktown, Wisconsin, passed away in his home with his loving family at his side, on January 16, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1943, to Ezekiel and Evangeline Getterman, in their family home. He graduated from Linden High School in 1961. On September 24, 1963, he married Elsie Miller.

Adolph enjoyed hunting, playing cards, collecting trains, helping neighbors, spending time with family, and buying flowers for his wife through their 55 years of marriage. He smiled at everyone he met and was well liked in the community.

He lived his entire life on the Getterman Guernsey Farm. When his son David took over the dairy operation, Adolph began to do custom work, hiring himself out to plant and harvest for area farmers. Many were grateful for his help while they were sick or injured or when there was too much work to do in a limited amount of time due to weather conditions. He was happy to be of help. Harvest was his favorite time of year. While he often worked long hours, he enjoyed helping his fellow farmers, the sense of satisfaction from bringing in the crops, and the “good tired” that he felt at the end of the day. His final harvest was his most memorable as he trained his grandson Brandon to take over for him.

Always concerned about the harvest of souls, Adolph supported missionaries and served as a church elder. He shared his faith with others, seeing many of them enter into personal relationships with Jesus. To him, there was no greater joy.

Adolph was preceded in death by his parents, Ezekiel and Evangeline Getterman; brother, Rudolph Getterman; and sister, Isabel (Sheldon) Anderson.

He is survived by his treasured bride, Elsie Getterman; son, David (Cassie) Getterman; and two grandchildren, Brandon Getterman and Brittany Getterman. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

The visitation will be on Friday, January 18, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Jefferson Funeral Home in Oaktown. The funeral will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Community First Church in Oaktown with Pastor Andrew Lincoln officiating. Family and friends may call at 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Burial will take place in the Cedar Valley Cemetery.

Blessed be the memory of faithful harvester, Adolph Walter Getterman.



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Barbara Culler 
11/28/19
This is a unique take on the topic!
You made it sound like he was a wonderful person. Well done!
Verna Cole Mitchell 
12/05/19
This sounded real--great job of creating a life and death. Congratulations on EC.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
12/05/19
This is really lovely. He harvested far more than crops. I loved the subtle nuances and the message of what really matters when life on this earth is over. Congratulations on your EC. Happy Dance!