Lois Mae Kruglick Gettleman, 85, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Sept. 27, 2022.
She was born the third child of Mary and Joseph Kruglick in Chicago, Illinois, on Jan. 16, 1937.
Lois was a daughter, a mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, but most importantly, everyone’s friend. She is already missed dearly by those who knew and loved her quick-witted and loving spirit.
As a young girl, Lois attended school in Chicago. She later met her beloved husband of 56 years, Samuel Louis Gettleman. Lois and Sam were married on June 6, 1960, after dating for just three weeks. It was truly love at first sight, and a real blend of families. They raised four children together: Cindy Gettleman Price, Jeffrey Gettleman, Bradley Gettleman, and Laurie Gettleman Greenfield.
Lois loved her family and was an extremely devoted mother. The Gettleman house was always open to anyone and everyone. Lois would prepare food constantly for her growing children and their friends. The pool parties after sports were always the biggest hits. She would make her famous cheese crisps and have the whole football team gather, making them never want to leave.
After the children were grown, Lois and Sam moved to San Diego, California, to do something different. She became an owner of Fox Office Products in Pacific Beach. Lois was a natural businesswoman who loved making long-lasting friendships with her colleagues. Lois always had a story and knew the scoop in the best way.
After living in San Diego for 20 years, Lois and Sam decided to retire back in Phoenix. She lived in Arizona until January of 2022 and then moved to Leawood, Kansas, with her youngest daughter, Laurie, and gracious son-in-law, Michael. It really was the best last eight months of her life. She was able to see her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and children often. Lois even was always up for a good interview from her great-granddaughter. She was the best grandmother in the world. Her grandchildren were the light of her life.
Lois is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Samuel Louis Gettleman; her son, Jeffrey Gettleman; son-in-law, David Price; brother Burton Kruglick; and sister Gloria Lederman.
She is survived by her son, Bradley Gettleman (Jody) of Paradise Valley, Arizona; daughter Cindy Gettleman Price of Phoenix; daughter Laurie Gettleman Greenfield (Michael) of Leawood; and six beautiful grandchildren, Heather Price Nana, Ginna Price Ronis (Chad), Jessica Gettleman, Rachel Gettleman Wayner (Jonathon), Jeffrey Greenfield, and Matthew Greenfield. The cherry on top were her four great-grandchildren, Nicole Nana, Tyler Nana, Eva Nana and Sam Ronis, plus many nephews, nieces and cousins.
The family expresses their great gratitude. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Phoenix Children’s Hospital or the Humane Society due to her love of children and animals.
