Petrus, Wayne Thomas, born August 11, 1944, died August 22, 2016, at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Bonnie Petrus (Nee Lammers/Niles). Father to Tom and Bob Petrus, Chris and Mike Niles and Kathy Pizzitola. Grandfather to Mason, Jamie, Derek, Haley, Cole, Shelby, Zoe, Kelsey, Michael, Laura and Melissa. Great-grandfather to Aubrey and Noami. Brother to Joan Grillion, Rita Wintjen and Mike. Son of Irene Petrus. Beloved Father-in-law to Michelle and Trisha Petrus, Tiffany and Tammy Niles and Joe Pizzitola. Beloved uncle and friend. Preceded in death by Marsha Petrus.
Wayne retired after being a printer for 37 ½ years from the St. Louis Post Dispatch. While retired he enjoyed golf and volunteering at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles.
In lieu of flowers, Wayne requested donations be made to St. Louis Children's Hospital or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.