Arden Gettel

Mr. Arden â??Gillâ? Gettel, age 77, of Petersburg, VA, died Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Mr. Gettel was born in Lebanon, PA on September 15, 1930 to the late John A. and Anna Fortna Gettel. He was married to Sydney Martin Gettel who preceded him in death on October 4, 2000. Mr. Gettel served in the United States Army for 20 years, retiring with the rank of Sergeant First Class. He later worked as an electrician for the Virginia Department of Transportation where he retired on October 1, 1992. Survivors include two sisters, Betty Petkov and Josephine Potocny both of Lebanon, PA; a sister-in-law, Patty M. Boyd of Washington, NC and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by Baby Gettel and one daughter, Janet Louise Gettel. A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 30, at Matoaca Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Joyner, Pastor officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm, Thursday, January 31, 2008 at Belhaven Community Cemetery, Belhaven, NC. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Matoaca Baptist Church, 6409 River Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .