In Memory Of
Diane Marie Getz
1945
2018
Diane Marie Getz
January 17, 1945 — November 18, 2018
Diane Marie Getz (Balcar), 73, of Grove City, Ohio, born in Wheeling, West Virginia passed away November 18, 2018.
She was preceded in death by husband Robert Getz; parents Walter and Eva (Yoder) Balcar; sister Susan Bye; nephew Matthew Wilcox.
Diane is survived by sons Robert (Michelle) Getz, Jr. Michael Getz; sisters Mary Ann (Lance) Hastings, Phyllis (Jim) Wilcox, Linda Shippy, Nancy (Jim) Sharfeld; brother Walter (Debra) Balcar; three grandchildren Tyler, Robert, Nicholas; beloved friends, neighbors, and hundreds of students.
Diane was a wonderful teacher and life-long learner. She received a bachelor of science in elementary education from The Ohio State University in 1972 and was credentialed in 6-9th year old children by the American Montessori Society in 1988. Her over thirty-five year teaching career consisted of a wide range of experiences in helping children succeed including: South-Western City Schools, Grove City, OH (1972-80 ); St. Joseph Montessori School, Columbus, OH (1986-2006 ); Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Columbus, OH, Central Ohio Montessori Education Training, Teacher Training Program (2006); Central College Christian Academy, (2006-2009). She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International, Delta Theta, Sorority, lifetime member of the American Montessori Society, member of National Catholic Education Society, and was honored by "Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America".
She loved to read, bargain-hunt, garden, and she relished being with her family and friends.
A special thank you to the staff at the OSU NCCU Unit and the Kobacker House for their loving care.
A gathering of friends and family will be on Thursday, November 29th, from 5-7 at Newcomer, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, November 30, 2018 at 11:00am at OLPH, 3730 Broadway, Grove City, OH, followed by a bereavement dinner at the church from 12-1:30. Inurnment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Diane's name to the;
The Make It Fit Foundation, 7385 N State Route 3, Suite 50, Westerville, OH, 43082.
www.makeitfit.org
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She was preceded in death by husband Robert Getz; parents Walter and Eva (Yoder) Balcar; sister Susan Bye; nephew Matthew Wilcox.
Diane is survived by sons Robert (Michelle) Getz, Jr. Michael Getz; sisters Mary Ann (Lance) Hastings, Phyllis (Jim) Wilcox, Linda Shippy, Nancy (Jim) Sharfeld; brother Walter (Debra) Balcar; three grandchildren Tyler, Robert, Nicholas; beloved friends, neighbors, and hundreds of students.
Diane was a wonderful teacher and life-long learner. She received a bachelor of science in elementary education from The Ohio State University in 1972 and was credentialed in 6-9th year old children by the American Montessori Society in 1988. Her over thirty-five year teaching career consisted of a wide range of experiences in helping children succeed including: South-Western City Schools, Grove City, OH (1972-80 ); St. Joseph Montessori School, Columbus, OH (1986-2006 ); Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Columbus, OH, Central Ohio Montessori Education Training, Teacher Training Program (2006); Central College Christian Academy, (2006-2009). She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International, Delta Theta, Sorority, lifetime member of the American Montessori Society, member of National Catholic Education Society, and was honored by "Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America".
She loved to read, bargain-hunt, garden, and she relished being with her family and friends.
A special thank you to the staff at the OSU NCCU Unit and the Kobacker House for their loving care.
A gathering of friends and family will be on Thursday, November 29th, from 5-7 at Newcomer, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, November 30, 2018 at 11:00am at OLPH, 3730 Broadway, Grove City, OH, followed by a bereavement dinner at the church from 12-1:30. Inurnment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Diane's name to the;
The Make It Fit Foundation, 7385 N State Route 3, Suite 50, Westerville, OH, 43082.
www.makeitfit.org
To leave a special message for the family, click the "Share Memories" tab.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, November 29, 2018
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Southwest Chapel
Service
Friday, November 30, 2018
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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