Louis Benjamin Getz

Audio of Memorial Service:

Louis Benjamin Getz, age 58, of Houston passed away June 14, 2011 after a long, courageous struggle with cancer.

Lou was born June 22, 1952 to Shirley and Philip Getz, both of Houston, TX. He attended the University of Denver and the University of Texas where he earned a degree in psychology in 1974. Upon graduation, Lou moved to Houston and began his career as a commercial photographer. In 1981, Lou founded Legal Media, Inc. where he served as president until his retirement in 2008, helping to pioneer the legal support service industry in Houston and nationally.

Lou is preceeded in death by his mother, Shirley Laufman Getz and brother Norman Paul Getz. He is survived by his wife Michelle Madsen Getz, parents Philip and Jeanette Getz of Houston, children Peter and Claudia Getz and Oliver Jones and his wife Beth and their children Annie, Sara and Mary Margaret; Michelle's children Bonnie, Savannah, Jacob, and Hunter Childers and Jessica Childers Bontrager; sister Janet and husband Al Solomon of Portland and their children Victoria and Ben; Sister-in-law Donna Getz and her children Alison and Nathan of Boston.

Lou was an avid cyclist and runner participating in the Houston marathon and MS150 where he was a Top100 MS Foundation fundraiser.

In addition to his personal and professional achievements, Lou served multiple terms on the board of SEARCH and was selflessly devoted to his friends and family. He was much beloved and respected by everyone he touched.

Memorial services will be held at Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset Blvd, Monday, June 20 at 11:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, please direct donations in Lou's name to Houston Hospice, SEARCH or the charity of your choice.

Comments

[Bob & Dawnell Morris]

I will miss you very much - as well as our talks, exchange of life stories/lessons and our reviews of Houstons better food establishments!

Sincerely,

Bob-O (& Dawnell)

[Michelle Brock]

I met Lou years ago through my husband's , Trevor, employer, LMI. Lou hired him after college, over 20 yeras ago.

Lou was one of the most genuine, nicest and caring person I have met. We may only have seen each other at the LMI Holiday gatherings, but he would always remember and ask about what we had spoken about the year prior. That always impressed me about him.

Lou, you will be missed.

Sincerely,

Michelle Brock

[Janet Pozmantier]

Dear Claudia and family,

We are so saddened to hear of your beloved father's passing. He was truly one of the kindest, gentlest, and most loving people we have ever met. We send our love and will always have sweet memories of Lou.

Janet Pozmantier and family

[E Keller]

I worked with Lou during my court reporter days. He was so gentle, kind, thoughtful, always a good word. Whenever I would see him around Houston, he always had time to stop and chat, inquire about my family. A true gentleman and professional, Lou will be missed.

[Mike Marshall]

I doubt anyone in Lou's family will remember me, but Lou was one of my customers at Home Entertainment.
The line that says" he was much beloved and respected by everyone he touched" rings very true with me.
Of the thousands of people I was in contact with over thirty years Lou was one of only a handful who touched me as a genuine person who always was cheerful and always fair and respectful of me. I'm sorry to learn of his passing, much too soon.

[Susan Johnson Broer]

I am deeply saddened to learn of Lou's death. Back in the early 80's, when I was a freelance graphic artist, I had the pleasure of doing several jobs for Lou in his then new legal media business. What a lovely man! I enjoyed his company and had enormous respect for him. He was delightful and so kind. He will be missed by everyone who ever knew him.

[Scott Hunter]

I only had the pleasure to meet Lou a couple of times and I am saddened by his death. I wish I would have known he passed away so I could of paid my respects at his service.

Lou was and always will be a forging father in the legal media business. I always strived to run my company as good as he ran his. In my 20 years in the legal media business, I never heard one cross word about Lou, only kind words were used when anyone talked about him.

You will be greatly missed Lou. I'm glad that God has made you whole again and taken you from your pain.

May God bless your family during this time. You will all meet again one day and I know you will be there to greet them with a big warm hug.

[Holly Williamson]

I only learned yesterday of Lou's death. I and my children, Warren, Graham, and Catherine, are so very saddened by the news as we all loved Lou very much. I feel lucky to have known Lou and been a part of his family for many years. He is among the finest men I have ever had the pleasure to know. There is a special place in Heaven for Lou at the right hand of God. We love you Lou and miss you!

Holly, Warren, Graham and Catherine