Ray Laverne Getter

Ray LaVerne Getter, age 88, of Viroqua, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. Ray LaVerne Getter, age 88, of Viroqua, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. Ray was born October 19, 1931 on the family farm in Vernon County to the late Clayton and Grace (Gorrell) Getter. After High School, Ray went to teachers college, and upon graduation he taught for a short period of time at Baker School, from September to February before being drafted. He never went back to teaching again. Ray proudly served his country in the Army from 1952 1954 during the Korean Conflict and was stationed at Bamburg, Germany. While home on leave, after a free movie in Readstown, and love at first sight, he would soon ask Eileen Sisbach for her hand in marriage. She said yes and they were wed, June 2, 1957. Ray enjoyed sports, hunting, and time spent on his recliner relaxing. He was an avid reader and he read the newspaper everyday. He was a 30-year member of the Viroqua American Legion also a lifetime member of the VFW. Ray was also a member of the Eagles Aerie 2707. Survivors include his wife Eileen; his children, Susan (John) Johnson, Sonia Getter, Steven (Katie Schroeder) Getter, Stacey Getter, Stuart (Kay) Getter and Stanley (Siri Valencia) Getter; one grandson, Cody (Tia) Getter-Skrede; two great-grandchildren, Braxton and Colt (and one on the way). Still surviving are also his sister-in-law Margery Getter and her children Larry, Iva and Michael; a special friend Patricia Gersich; a nephew Jeff (Maggie) Sisbach; also David and Terri Getter. Preceding Ray in death were his parents, Clayton and Grace; his in-laws, Harold and Ruby Sisbach; brothers, Kenneth and Donald; brother-in law, Jim Sisbach; and nephew Dwain Getter. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 21, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 504 S. Main St. Viroqua. Pastor Yvonne Marshall will officiate. Visitation will take place Thursday, February 20 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker St. in Viroqua. Additional visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Friday at church. Ray will be laid to rest at the Belgium Ridge Cemetery with full military honors. On-line condolences maybe offered at www.vossfh.com The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home is serving Rays family.