James R. Gettman died peacefully in his home on Friday June 28, 2013, at the age of seventy-five. Born and raised in Norfolk, NE. Served honorably in the United States Air Force and lived in Minneapolis, MN for the past thirty years. Preceded in death by wife, Cathy, parents Carl and Helen, and brothers Bob, Bill, and Ray. Survived by daughter, Chryste (Russ) Psik, son David (Katie) Gettman, and grandson, Ryan Psik, sister Jeanne and brother Gary. Jim loved American history, Ronald Reagan, Norman Rockwell, puzzles, golf and ice cream. He will be remembered for his dry humor and down to earth wit. Private interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Cash memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to The Johnson Peterson Funeral Home, 612 S. Smith Avenue, St. Paul. 651-222-3220.