Myron "Stub" Getter

Biography: Myron “Stub” Getter Funeral: Tues 6/29/21, 3:30p, Nativity Lutheran Church. Viewing & visitation 1 hr prior. Reception gathering after in fellowship hall with appetizers and soft drinks. Military Honors Burial: Wed 6/30/21, 1p, Fort Snelling National Cemetery Stub Getter passed away peacefully June 13, 2021 from kidney failure at the age of 93, surrounded by family at home. He was born on December 5, 1927 (5th of 9 kids) to Pearl William Getter and Nina Appleman Getter in Vernon County, Wisconsin. He spent much of his childhood working on the family dairy farm and was baptized a Christian at age 12. In 1945, he graduated from Viroqua High School, where he played sports and lettered in football. He was a junior and Harriet was a sophomore when they went on their first date. They’ve been a couple ever since. Upon graduation Stub enlisted in the Navy and after boot camp was sent to San Francisco where he then served on several ships during World War II: the USS Sea Runner, a merchant marine ship sailing to Subic Bay in the Philippines, the LST (Landing Ship 1102) to Shanghai, China, the USS Corundum (China Coast). He was initially a cook, then started cutting hair, was discharged August 5, 1946 and stayed in the Naval Reserve. He returned to Minneapolis where he attended a culinary school, was a cook at Minikahda Country Club, and also earned a Barbering Degree (Mpls. School of Barbering). He later married Harriet on August 21, 1950 when he was called back into active duty to serve in the Korean War, and they moved to Jacksonville, Florida. He was discharged in August, 1951. The couple returned to and then lived in Mpls. for 70 years during which time he owned a barber shop on the University of Minnesota - St. Paul Campus (‘52-’68), an A&W in Columbia Heights (‘69-’86), purchased and sold several rental properties, served as a courier driver and continued to cut hair in his basement for friends and family until his late 80s. They moved into Cherrywood assisted living just a few years ago, making many new friends and then relocated to California in December 2020. The Getters had 2 children, John, born December 1963 and Amy, October 1965, both who attended St. Anthony Village Highschool and later earned graduate degrees. John married Raelene Bankston and they currently reside in Stillwater with their 3 lovely dogs and enjoy boating and outdoor activities. Amy moved to California, married Chris Cole and they have 3 boys (ages 24, 22 & 18) and currently live in San Ramon, CA. Stub was an active man with many hobbies. He loved fishing and was an avid hunter (moose, elk, deer, big horn ram, pheasants and ducks), of which many trophies hung on the basement wall. He trained field dogs (springer spaniels and labs) at a National level (‘55-’70) and enjoyed umpiring softball, daily neighborhood walks, cooking, gardening, golfing, watching old movies, crafty woodworking projects and playing his harmonica. Some of the couple’s favorite memories were summer vacations spent at a resort in Ely and they often traveled to visit relatives in Viroqua, spent time in California and vacationed with the Coles. They cherished their days with the grandkids, playing games and watching their sporting events throughout the years. He is survived by his precious and beloved wife, Harriet and their children; John (Rae) Getter and Amy (Chris) Cole and grandchildren: Alex, Ryan & Charley as well as sibling Patsy (John) DeLamater and many nieces and nephews, to whom he was affectionately known as "Uncle Stub". He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: Delores "Tootie" Lindquist of Mpls; Harold Getter of Phoenix, AZ; Bernel Getter (Joan) of India; Verna Mary (Carl) Anderson of Sun City, AZ; Harland (Jean) Getter of Holmen, WI; Janice (Arlo) Parmly of Viroqua, WI; and Donald (Mary) of Madison, WI. The family would like to thank the staff at Sunrise Village and Sunset Hospice Service for their compassionate care of Stub. Memoriam gifts may be made to The American Heart Association or Nativity Lutheran Church. Condolences: c/o Harriet Getter, 230 Tewksbury Ct. San Ramon, CA 94583. Stub was best known for his sense of humor, storytelling, passion for the outdoors, love of food & family and crafty projects. He sought to live a full life and often spoke of his guardian angel in the blue dress. We have faith she escorted him to Heaven!

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Myron "Stub" Getter

December 5, 1927 - June 13, 2021

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Myron "Stub" Getter

December 5, 1927 - June 13, 2021

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