Passed away peacefully and was reunited with his cherished wife Wanita and his loving son Mark, on February 3, 2018, at age 92. Dearest Dad of Barbara (Jack) Huber, Laura Morgese, the late Mark (Sarah) Petroff, Susan (Jim) Griffoul, and Jean (Dr. Lloyd) Hughes. Greatest Grandpa of Amy (Charlie), Courtney (Donnie), Anthony (Stephanie), Nicholas, Austin, Melissa, Katy (Matt), Andrew (fiancee Amanda), Sam, Jordan, and Alex. Great-grandpa of Casey, Grace, Faith, Meranda (fiance Parker), Anthony, Matthew, and Ellie. Loving brother of John (the late Pat) Petroff. Preceded in death by his sisters Marie (Harold) Felkner and Ruth (Jim) Torrence; and sister-in-law June (John) Kanauz. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Sam had a strong faith and loved to read from the Bible. He was a proud US Navy veteran of WWII. He was a former boxer with the Golden Gloves. Sam was well-known in the community as the owner of Petroff’s Frozen Custard in Hales Corners.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to the many compassionate caregivers at East Troy Manor and Allay Hospice for their care of our Dad.
Memorial Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM. Service at 3:00 PM.
Memorials appreciated to the charity of your choice.