20220129 Petry - Edward Petry Obituary American Legion Westminster Fire
Dept.
Edward Orlee Petry, 90, of Westminster, passed away
peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving
family.
Born January 3, 1932, in Carroll County, he was the son of
David Oscar, Sr., and Mabel A. (Robertson) Petry. He was the cherished husband
of Ann Linda Petry, whom he married August 29, 1987; and the former husband of
the late Anita Petry.
Edward
was a retired Sgt. Major of the United States Army. He dedicated 31 years of
service to our country and was in both the Korean and Vietnam War. He spoke
multiple languages, was a radio operator while in Korea, and loved jumping out
of planes. He was wounded in the Korean War and received the purple heart among
other numerous decorations and merits.
Edward was a people person and loved to make others laugh.
After his military career he continued working at various companies including
Yingling General Tire, Eagle Oil, budget analyst for the Maryland Military, and
security at Random House.
He loved to travel with his wife and especially enjoyed
going to the Inlet in Ocean City- sitting on the boardwalk and visiting
National Parks across the United States "gawking" at wild animals.
He was
a member of the Westminster Fire Company, Westminster Kiwanis Club, American
Legion Carroll Post #31, and a parishioner of St. John Catholic Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife are children Carole Ann
Spring and husband Robert of Westminster, Michael Carr of Westminster, Daniel
Carr and wife Terri of Spring Grove, PA, and David Millberry of Westminster;
grandchildren Christopher, Jennifer, Lauren, Trevor, Noah, Braiden, Karen, and
Diane; 7 great-grandchildren; sister Doris Zeitz; half-sisters Patricia Petry
Yingling, and Judy Petry Zepp; half-brothers Thomas Petry, Richard Petry, and
Billy Petry; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and
former wife he was predeceased daughter Kathleen Mathias; and brothers
Sterling, Junior, Donald, Bobby, and half-brother Jeff.
A
Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 12 Noon at
St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe St., Westminster. The family will welcome
friends one hour prior the start of mass. Inurnment with military honors will
follow in St. John Cemetery.
Cremation services provided by Pritts Funeral Home and
Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Assateague Island
Alliance https://assateagueislandalliance.org/products/general-donation or
the Humane Society of Carroll County https://hscarroll.org/donate/ Online
condolences may be offered to the family at www.prittsfuneralhome.com.
+++ Dayhoff Carroll +++
Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.
