Paul Andrew Petry

PETRY, PAUL ANDREW (known to friends as “Pete” and “Papa Bear” to family), passed away on October 15, 2020 in the presence of his loving family. He was born in Dayton, OH on September 9, 1938, to his parents, Ernest and Thelma (Heistand) Petry. Survived by wife Carolyn (Vorwerck) Petry, son Mark and daughters Dora-Ann (David) Cash and Rebecca (Bill) Johnson, sister-in-law Arlene Petry, and numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Denise West and son Darren Petry, sisters Vera Morehead and Norma Hummel, brothers Dale, Dean, Frederick, Ernest Jr., Gaylord and Lowell. Paul was a graduate of Stivers HS Class of 1957, worked at NCR Co. for 36 years, was an avid UD Flyer fan, a member of the UD Flyer’s Club and an active member of Church of the Cross, United Methodist. Memorial Service 10:30 am Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Church of the Cross, United Methodist. Thanks to Hospice of Dayton for their loving care at home so he could remain with his family. Thank you for all the prayers, cards and concern for Paul and our family.