Stanley M. Petkus

PETKUS, Stanley M.
Of Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday morning, August 31, 2010. Stanley was born October 14, 1922 in Gary, IN the third son of Alex and Anna Petkus. After graduation from Froebel High School, he worked as a draftsman for U.S. Steel before he entered the Navy in 1942 to serve in World War II. He was an optical articefer specialist on the U.S.S. Hector in the South Pacific. He was married to Barbara Barnett Petkus in 1945. After the war was over, he entered pharmacy school at Ferris Institute that is now Ferris State University. Upon graduation and becoming a registered pharmacist he has lived in Kalamazoo since 1951. He was manager and registered pharmacist at the old Walgreen Drug Store on the corner of South and Burdick streets. After Walgreens moved up the street on the mall in 1962 he remained as a registered pharmacist until 1969. He also practiced pharmacy at the Suburban Drug Store on East Main and also in Parchment. Later he worked at Osco Drugs on South Westnedge and the Turnstyle Store at Maple Hill Mall. His final working years was at Zande's Apothecary in Battle Creek and South Haven Rexall Drugs. His hobbies and interest were varied. He was involved with Ham Radio, small engine repair, welding and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers, Alex Petkus in Cheboygan, MI, formerly of Bloomington Hills, and Walter Petkus in Williamsburg, VA. He was also preceded in death by his wife Barbara in 1996. His survivors include one sister-in-law in Williamsburg, VA; half brother, Donald Petkus in Bloomington, IN; several nieces and nephews; as well as Stanley M. Petkus, Jr., now a lonesome and broken hearted son. Friends may meet the family Wednesday evening from 6-8pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 10:30 in the Mausoleum at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. www.langelands.com