March 2, 1943 – October 18, 2019
John Leonard Petro, III, 76, passed away October 18, 2019 after a heroic battle with cancer. He was born March 2, 1943 in Muncie to John L., Jr. and Betty (Young) Petro.
He graduated from Ball State University and began his teaching career in Michigan. John started teaching in Noblesville in 1965 where he taught seventh- and eighth-grade science for 32 years. During his time teaching, he created a photography club and coached Cross Country. He enjoyed painting and was a professional painter for over 30 years. John was a car aficionado, an avid photographer and a World War II military enthusiast.
A celebration of John’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at Indiana Memorial Cremation and Funeral Care, with memorial gathering of family and friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m.
Arrangements
Calling: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 4
Celebration of Life: 1 p.m., Nov. 4
Location: Indiana Memorial Cremation and Funeral Care