James J. Petrus Jr.

Of South Milwaukee, Born to eternal life September 9, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of 64 years of Arlene A. Petrus (nee Bauer). Loving father of Dennis, Kenneth (Gail), Nancy, Kathleen, and Ronald (Jill) Petrus. Proud grandfather of Ashley (Lin) Smith, Stephen (Shannon) Petrus, Megan (John) Lynch, Jeffrey Petrus, Matthew Petrus, the late Eric (Cheyenne) Petrus, the late Cole (Dawn) Petrus, Erin (Matthew) Wood. Great-grandfather of Jordan, Tyler, Maya, Savannah, Avery, Audrey, and Cayley. Dear brother of the late Thomas Petrus. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, September 16, at 10:00AM at Divine Mercy Catholic Church. 800 Marquette Ave. South Milwaukee. Visitation on Sunday from 4:00PM - 8:00PM at the funeral home. Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.