In Memory Of
William D. Petrie
1929
2012
William D. Petrie
September 29, 1929 — February 11, 2012
William D. "Bill" Petrie, 82, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at Clare Bridge of Topeka.
Bill was born September 29, 1929 in Aims, KS, the son of Dean and Mable (Mosher) Petrie. He grew up in the Meriden community. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He worked in sales all of his life and was owner of the Sewing Nook in Topeka for over 20 years, retiring in 1985.
He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Golden Rule Lodge #90 and the Arab Shrine.
Bill married Donna Haun on October 23, 1953 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include daughters, Brenda (Roger) Sage, Maple Hill, Linda Reaser, Topeka; son, Ron (Laura) Petrie, Topeka; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Bill will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th, after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday and visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Private family graveside services will be at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 2627 SW Western, Topeka, Kansas 66611 or Shriners Hospitals for Children Travel Fund, c/o Arab Shrine, 1305 S. Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66612.
Bill was born September 29, 1929 in Aims, KS, the son of Dean and Mable (Mosher) Petrie. He grew up in the Meriden community. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He worked in sales all of his life and was owner of the Sewing Nook in Topeka for over 20 years, retiring in 1985.
He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Golden Rule Lodge #90 and the Arab Shrine.
Bill married Donna Haun on October 23, 1953 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include daughters, Brenda (Roger) Sage, Maple Hill, Linda Reaser, Topeka; son, Ron (Laura) Petrie, Topeka; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Bill will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th, after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday and visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Private family graveside services will be at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 2627 SW Western, Topeka, Kansas 66611 or Shriners Hospitals for Children Travel Fund, c/o Arab Shrine, 1305 S. Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66612.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
4:00 - 6:30 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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