Edward M. Petro M-B-15-3

Edward M. Petro, 64, of Flat Rock, died Friday, March 2, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Columbus, February 14, 1948, the son of the late Lloyd R. and Hettie Gilbert Petro. He married Linda K. White, who survives. Edward was a graduate of Purdue University. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served from 1968 to 1972. He retired after 30 years of service as an electrical engineer at Cummins Tech Center. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, computers and repairing things. Edward is survived by a daughter, Angela (Frank) Jaynes of Flat Rock; sons, Michael (Christina) Petro of Cincinnati, Ohio, Allan (Valerie) Petro of Wichita Falls, Texas and Eric (Melissa) Petro of Greenwood; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert W. Petro. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home with the Rev. Kim Huffman officiating. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Edinburgh American Legion Post #233. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.