Milwaukee– Clara Petrie, age 85, was born into Eternal Life on Sat., Nov. 24, 2012. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, John. Loving mother of Linda Petrie and Christine (Chris) Anderson. Further survived by her brothers Edward, Harold and Gene (Irene) Brunner; sister Dorothy Kohlbry; sisters-in-law Viola Carroll, Helen Prahl and Clara (David) Ventzke; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral services Wed., Nov. 28, 2012 at 12:00 noon at St. Matthew Lutheran Church (8444 W. Melvina Street in Milwaukee). Interment will follow in Wisconsin Memorial Park. Visitation in church on Wed. from 10 am – 11:45 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Matthew Lutheran Church.