My Dearest Brother, it has been 10 years since you've been gone, and I hurt as much today as I did then. You'll never be gone from my memories. I'll always miss you and love you. 

Whether it’s 1, 10, or 100 years, we miss you every day ❤️

Imagine Dragons “Wrecked”

Days pass by and my eyes stay dry, and I think that I'm okay
'Til I find myself in conversation, fading away
The way you smile, the way you walk
The time you took to teach me all that you had taught
Tell me, how am I supposed to move on?
These days I'm becoming everything that I hate
Wishing you were around but now it's too late
My mind is a place that I can't escape your ghost
Sometimes I wish that I could wish it all away
One more rainy day without you
Sometimes I wish that I could see you one more day
One more rainy day
Oh, I'm a wreck without you here
Yeah, I'm a wreck since you've been gone
I've tried to put this all behind me
I think I was wrecked all along
Yeah, I'm a wreck
They say that the time will heal it, the pain will go away
But everything, it reminds me of you and it comes in waves
Way you laugh when your shoulders shook
The time you took to teach me all that you had taught
Tell me, how am I supposed to move on?
These days I'm becoming everything that I hate
Wishing you were around but now it's too late
My mind is a place that I can't escape your ghost
Sometimes I wish that I could wish it all away
One more rainy day without you
Sometimes I wish that I could see you one more day
One more rainy day
Oh, I'm a wreck without you here
Yeah, I'm a wreck since you've been gone
I've tried to put this all behind me
I think I was wrecked all along
These days when I'm on the brink of the edge
Remember the words that you said
Remember the life you led
You'd say, "Oh, suck it all up, don't get stuck in the mud
Thinkin' of things that you should have done"
I'll see you again, my loved one
I'll see you again, my loved one
Yeah, I'm a wreck
I'll see you again, my loved one

Marty, Happy 73rd Birthday in Heaven. They say time heals all. Not True. The hurt of losing you never ends. You are missed and loved as much as ever my little brother.

Every year I receive an email reminding me of the day you passed, as if I would ever need a reminder of one of the hardest, most painful days of my life. Not a single day goes by that I don’t think of you. I could never count the number of times I’ve thought of some question, silly or serious, that only you would know the answer to.

Top 10 things I miss the most:

1. Hearing you tease “Emmmmmily deet!”
2. Long car rides when “Dad controls the station”, but sometimes let us have a break from sports talk radio
3. Your music blasting through the whole house
4. Silly random things you would “complain” about
5. Watching you zip & fly across the backyard on your lawn mower just to mulch the leaves
6. Buying golf balls & ties for every special occasion
7. Watching Doctor Who & Firefly together
8. Memories you would share of your family & childhood
9. Bear hugs with kisses on the cheek
10. Your advice, suggestions, & support

You’ll always be missed & always be remembered by those who love you ❤️

Marty, not a day goes by that you do not come to my mind in some way, and I know it is the same for others. Even though this is one of the saddest and most solemn days of the year for me and the rest of our family, it's one I try to commemorate with positivity, because the sadness is too great. You were a very special person who will always be a part of our lives while life is still lived, and the joy you brought to us is still expanding to include new friends and loves in our lives. Well done.

Marty,
Words cannot express how I have felt these past 9 years without you, my little brother, in my life. I love you and miss you very much. 

Happy Birthday, Monte. You are still dearly missed.

Marty, I grieve as much today as I have for all these years without you. Miss you and love you always.

Always remembered. Always missed. Loved forever.

Marty,

Happy 71st Birthday in Heaven.  I miss you so much.

Love, Sandra

Marty, Missing you on your birthday and holding you close in my heart today and every day. Thanks for so many wonderful memories and for giving me an incredibly happy life. You were the center of my world and made all things possible. You were the perfect husband/partner for me.

Grief may lessen, but missing you doesn’t.

7 years is a long time but it seems like eternity. I miss you being a part of my life.

Love, Sandra

Remembering my wonderful husband and friend on what would be your 70th birthday.  Your family and friends hold you in our hearts' tender memory and miss you deeply, but we rejoice to have been part of the life that was yours, for as long as possible. 

Marty,
Happy 70th Birthday in Heaven. It seems like a very long time since I was able to hug my little brother. I miss you and love you very much. Sandra

Marty, six years ago today you went to Heaven. I have missed you so much. These six years have seemed like an eternity. Love you, your sister Sandra. 

It's been six years today since your passing. It's a hard day to relive, but of course my mind goes there, as it must. Life has moved on and I've moved with it, but you will always be in my heart and I will always treasure the wonderful memory of you and our life together. Hope your rest is easy, pain is gone, and that you always have the best hand.

Happy 69th Birthday in Heaven. Love and miss you my baby brother.

To say “I miss you” doesn’t do it justice. But I miss you. ❤️

Remembering you today with some of our favorite quotes that you used to say:
1. What about your face?
2. That don't confront me.
3. Don't call me Shirley.
4. Them's the breaks when you live in a small town.
5. Daddies know everything.
6. People in hell want ice water.
7. A man was born. He lived. He died. The end.
How we all miss you. And how proud I am of the man you were in life and as you left this life. No one could have done it any better.

Marty, it's been 5 years today that you went to Heaven. I miss you very much my little brother. My heart still aches. Love, Sandra

Marty, I miss you so very much. You are always in my thoughts. Love, Sandra

I miss you and are always with me. love uncle albert

Love and miss you every day, Daddy ❤

Happy 38th Anniversary from your Rosebud.

Marty, Happy Birthday in Heaven. I love you and miss you very much.

I saw the note about the anniversary of Marty's death and can still vividly see his smile. I am getting ready to "shuffle the pasteboards" with the Edgar County group tonight we always remember him by playing one of "his" games.

Today, 2 years ago, part of my heart went with you to Heaven. My heart will never be complete until I am with you, Mommy, Daddy and all of our family members that are with you. I miss you very much. 
Love, Sandra

marty: as always you enter my thoughts,your presence is always felt here at my home. yours' was a life interrupted that is our loss for you were our strength,guidance and generosity always family strong. I miss you so much. love uncle albert

Missing my best friend and favorite person. It still doesn't seem right (or real) that you are no longer here. Memories pale in comparison.

Happy birthday, Dad. I miss you ❤️

Marty, my little brother. Today is a very sad day for me. It is one year since you went to Heaven. My heart is heavy but I must remember the suffering you went through and now, one year later as last year on this day, there is no more pain and you have found peace, love and joy in the arms of Jesus and being with our Mother, Father and all of our loved ones in Heaven. I have loving memories of our years together of all the happy times we shared. I miss your smiling face, your laughter and your hugs. I love you very much. Sandra

dear marty; on this day my memories of you are as always. I think of you constantly and miss you terribly. I can never forget our times together and the love and contributions you have given your family. my deepest love. uncle albert

Marty, a.k.a. cousin Eddie, Life has certainly been a lot less fun without you in it. You are deeply missed by us all.Carol and Mike

Happy Birthday and Father's Day - wish you were with us to enjoy them

Marty was a fraternity brother at the Univ. of Pittsburgh. I recall him always reminding the social chair of the fraternity to have "pop" at the bar. I will always remember his sense of humor and laughter.

Lorraine & family - thinking of you - and remembering Martin - especially on his birthday. You are in our thoughts often. Sending our love - from the Hoult family,

Lifting you all up in prayer.

Marty came to Unit 5 to fill in as our Financial Director for a short while (to short we loved him)while the position was being filled. In that time our whole unit was so impressed with his knowledge, sense of humor and appreciation for all of us. We tried to talk him into filling the position but he just smiled and said it was time to retire. I'm so sorry he didn't get to do all the things he wanted to do, but I will remember him always as one of the best people I have ever worked under. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Judy Marshall

Lit a candle in memory of Martin Elmer "Marty" Getty


Deb Allen

The best neighbors that neighbors could ask for, never forget the voice, hey Kev, whatcha grillin ! Miss that and will never forget the memories. God bless !


Kevin - Pamela Verkler

Lorraine, Jenny and Emily, We are so sorry for your loss but Marty is at peace now. We will miss him because he was a good friend and an excellent boss. I used to tease him that he only fell off the pedestal twice in the 10 years I worked for him. He was a true asset to Unit 9. We won't be there to share in your loss but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Roger and Donna Beam

Martin had a poster on his office wall that said Its not important what is at the end of the road, it is the journey that is important. Martin's journey brought him and his family to Palestine in 1983 as Superintendent of schools. I am so glad it did. I was on the school board so I got to know Martin, Lorraine, and the girls. I always enjoyed his humor and friendship. He was instrumental in getting funding for our schools that we had not had before. He also started a maintenance plan for the buildings and buses. He was great with the staff and had the ability to match each individual with what they would do best. We all benefited from his years in our district, and my family was blessed with his and Lorraine's friendship. He will be greatly missed. Our sympathy to the family.

Zinnia and Jim Biggs

Martin was my mentor when I was a principal under his leadership at Watseka. I was fairly untested and rough around the edges. He was straight forward yet kind with me as he walked me though the process of becoming an effective leader. He never tore me down, yet always tried to build me up. I could not have asked for a better person to work under. I have taken from him more knowledge and concepts on how to be than I ever gave him. So many things I say and do come from him and those formative years for me working for him. God bless you Marty, and thanks for everything you have done. It is indeed true "Knowledge is Power."

Dale Hastings

Never really knew my cousin Marty...just that he and my Dad grew up more like brothers than cousins. Wish I was able to spend more time getting to know him..All our love and prayers ...Rest Easy Marty

Scott Getty

Lorraine,
I had the pleasure of working with Marty at Chrisman-Scotland Schools when he was principal here. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He always had a new joke for Tom Hawkins and I. Marilyn and I will keep you and the girls in our prayers.

George Fischer

Mr. Getty was my principal and junior high basketball coach. He pushed us to do our best. I am thankful he is a Christian and leaves behind a positive legacy. May the Lord hold you through the sorrow until you meet again.

Debbie Hess

Worked with Martin for the years he was Superintendent at Watseka as the school auditor. I respected him a great deal. He always was trying to do what was best for the school district and the students. Will miss him.


Sherilyn Rabideau

Lorraine, my dear, dear friend, I was so sorry to hear of Marty's death. You and your family are in my thoughts, now and always. May all of you go from strength to strength.

Judy Tilton

Martin Getty was a role model. He hired and mentored me as a principal. He was honest with me when I needed it and kind and encouraging when I needed it. When I replaced him as the superintendent, he was always positive and ready to help when I asked. He was sensitive to my need to find my own way; careful not to interfere, but very helpful in a number of situations. I know he wanted me and the Watseka School District to be successful. I really appreciate what he did for me. I've tried to do the same things with the people I have had the chance to mentor. I have tried to follow Mr. Getty's example.

Steve Bianchetta