Deborah Ann Petri

Deb Petri, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. She was born on January 14, 1955, to Howard and Thea (Weigel) Knepp in Akron, Ohio. She was a loving mother and wife who loved her God, Family, and friends. Deb was always tending to her flower garden keeping everything in place, and making sure the birds she loved to watch were kept well fed. Deb is survived by her husband of 45 years, Duane; her loving son, Vladec; sister, Chris and her husband, Scott; sister-in-law, Rosemary; adopted sister-neighbor and gardening partner in crime, Phyllis; two dogs she loved very much Reily and Marley; and her Maumee “adopted dad”, Bob Gardner and his extended family. Deb was my childhood sweetheart and the love of my life. I was so blessed to have her in my life. To all Deb’s friends at St. Joseph that she had met and worked with over the years, know that she loved all of you. Family and friends will be received at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 104 W. Broadway, Maumee on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, from 10 A.M. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Joseph Church Maumee or St. Vincent de Paul. Condolences may be shared online at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com