John W. Petri, 78, of Meredosia, IL died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 2, 1944, in Medford, OR, the son of Earl Allen and Margaret Ruth Tennis Petri. He married Connie Kay Ruyle on Dec. 28, 1962, in Meredosia, and she preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Jeff (Kim) Petri of Jacksonville; four grandchildren, Shayla (Garrett) Shoemaker, Gabe Petri, Aden Petri, and Quinton Petri, all of Jacksonville; and two brothers and one sister, Dennis Petri of Kansas City, MO, Pam Rausch (Mark Staton) of Mt. Sterling, and Ronald Petri of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one daughter, Johnna Kay Miller; and five sisters, Peggy Atkinson (surviving husband Ross of Sheridan), Fonda McLean, Sarah Jackson, Rita Rausch (surviving husband Bobby of Meredosia), and Ruth Hall. Mr. Petri was a Maintenance Supervisor, working for National Starch in Meredosia for many years. He was a longtime member of the Oakland Cemetery Board, was well-known for cutting brush and caring for Meredosia, and enjoyed helping others. John collected antique gas engines and had been involved with the Prairie Land Heritage Museum. A funeral service will be held 12 noon on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia, with burial at Oakland Cemetery. The family will meet friends 11 a.m.-12 noon prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to Meredosia Rescue Squad or Oakland Cemetery. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Meredosia Chapel Monday, February 14, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 117 S. Putnam St. Meredosia, Illinois 62665 Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Meredosia Chapel Monday, February 14, 2022 12:00 PM 117 S. Putnam St. Meredosia, Illinois 62665