Andrew R. Getzinger, 10, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, following an all-terrain vehicle accident at his “Up-North” home near Rogers City.
Andrew was a fun-loving and entertaining young man. He loved the color blue, his PS3, his video games, Pokemon, dancing, singing, telling jokes, swimming in Lake Huron, peanut butter and jam sandwiches, roasting marshmallows and going out to the Buck and Fur Hunting Camp with his dad. Warm chocolate chip cookies were his favorite treat.
He is survived by his loving parents, Drs. Jef and Kim Getzinger; sisters, Ally and Ann Beth; grandparents, Art and Beth Getzinger and Anita Riopelle; and great-grandmother, Lucille Kress. Andrew loved his uncles and aunts. They include uncles Jon (Bonnie), Jac (Monique), Jim, Jere (Gail) and David Getzinger; aunts Jyl (Lou) Messina, Diane (Mike) Wilson and Kathy (Dave) DeGregory and his cousins include Jade, Jacob, Jory, Janae, Jay, Jac Jr., Elizabeth, Olivia, Jere Jr., Abby, Jennifer, Ryan, Justin, Lindsey, Gabriella and Mia.
Preceding him into Heaven was his grandfather, Ronald Kress and his Uncle Jay.
His memorial service was conducted at Trinity Lutheran Church in Utica on Saturday.
His earthly body will live on in so many others as his family chose the Gift of Life Michigan Program.
His parents live at 52804 Camelot Court, Shelby Township, MI 48315. To make a gift in memory of Andrew, please make check payable to: Beaumont Foundation, P.O. Box 5802, Troy, MI 48007 with Andrew Getzinger Memorial Fund in the memo area.
This fund will be used to open a free medical and dental clinic to help others.
Please keep his family in your prayers.
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