Name: Visitation for Brent Michael Petrus
Start: 2022-03-24T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-03-24T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Reichlin Roberts Bollinger Funeral Home

Brent Michael Petrus, 46 of Elyria, passed away following his battle with epilepsy at his home on March 20, 2022. He was a 1993 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and a 1997 graduate of the University of Cincinnati where he played basketball and football after receiving a football scholarship. He was a standout basketball and football player and is a member of the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame. Brent went on to play Arena Football with the Carolina Rhinos and then the New York Dragons. He then taught and coached at Admiral King High School until health issues prevented him from continuing. Brent loved watching his niece and nephews compete in sports and was an overall avid sports fan. He also enjoyed golfing, listening to the Grateful Dead, and vacationing with his family, especially going to the beach. He was a fantastic son, great brother and uncle, and a best friend to many. He was loved by everyone he met.Brent is survived by his loving parents, Craig and Judy Petrus; brother, Chad (Allison) Petrus; brother-in-law, Terrence Kenneally, Jr.; nephews and niece, Jack and Colin Kenneally, and Connor and Claire Petrus; grandparents, Richard and Barbara Gibbons; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.He is now at peace having joined his sister, Tracy Kenneally whom preceded him in death.The family will receive friends at the Reichlin Roberts Bollinger Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland St., Elyria on Thursday from 3-7pm. Please meet at St. Mary’s Church, 320 Middle Ave. on Friday at 10am for the Mass.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Elyria Catholic Game On! Campaign to name a yard line in Memory of Brent Petrus ’93. Gifts can be made by visiting www.elyriacatholic.com/gameon or by mailing checks to the Philanthropy & Engagement Office at Elyria Catholic High School, 725 Gulf Rd., Elyria, OH 44035.www.reichlinroberts.com

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Published by The Morning Journal from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2022.

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Sherrye Jackson

April 30, 2022

Craig and Judy and Chad other family members, I offer my condolences on the loss of Brent. We are just heartbroken because Brent was the kindest and funniest person on Cincinnati football and basketball teams. My son and Brent were inseparable as students at Cincinnati and your family was a BLESSING to ours. May the prayers of many carry you through and Brent's memory be always. Brent was a good, good person. . Love You guys. Mrs. Sherrye Jackson

Mark Blaszak

March 25, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ivan Fulton

March 25, 2022

Brent was one of a kind. He was funny, competitive, and know that he wasn’t backing down from anyone. Prayers and condolences to the family during this difficult time.

Hedy and Chuck Fye

March 24, 2022

Dear Judy, Craig, Chad and the rest of Brent"s Family,
Our tears are flowing at this tragic loss. His time with you was short, but we know that when our journey is over a better life awaits us. May you receive strength and hope through everyone's prayer. Let's let's dry our tears and keep Brent forever in our hearts until we meet up with him again.
Rest in Peace, Brent.

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Rick Minter

March 23, 2022

My deepest sympathies for the passing of Brent, gone way too soon. May God comfort you and your family at this time.

Terry Grooms

March 23, 2022

I remember our days in Sawyer Hall playing video games late night knowing we had class or Morning Workouts in a few short hours. We threw caution to the wind and played on anyway.

I remember you almost pulling out the win for us at Southern Miss and the plane ride back because you kept telling the Coaches, "I told you so!"

I remember you most as a friend, a teammate and a Brother!

Rest Well My Brother!

Jason Lawhead

March 23, 2022

Brent always wore a smile to everything he did and put a smile on everyone else he touched. This is such terribly sad news for all who knew and loved him. My heartfelt condolences go out to his terrific family & hope you can all heal with the memories of the life he lived & all of his the dedication he put forth toward his many accomplishments. Rest In Peace Brent.

Barb Piscopo

March 22, 2022

So deeply sorry to hear this sad news. Brent gave his all no matter what he did and his contagious smile and laughter will remain in my heart! Sending nothing but love to Judy and Craig and to his brother Chad.

Denise & Rob Corts

March 22, 2022

Our deepest condolences go out to Craig and Judy and all other family members & friends who knew Brent. We are sincerely sorry for your loss, our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Jon Hepp

March 21, 2022

I'm so very sorry to hear this news... My thoughts & prayers are with your family...

Jon Pisanelli

March 21, 2022

Words do very little to express the loss that this presents to all who knew Brent.

Big & Judy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that I am at your disposal for anything that you might need. I pray for you, Chad, Terry, and your families.

The same guy who hated my guts our freshman year became my best friend, and likely the best friend to many. Our friendship grew stronger as the years went on.

My friendship with Brent is one of my life's true blessings.

I miss you already, brother- but I have some peace knowing that you are with Tracy and Lane; and that my dad has a fellow bearcat by his side on game day.

Rest in Peace.

My brother, homie and friend! I love you Pete

Brad Jackson

March 21, 2022

Nothing can describe the pain we all and I feel!
From moment we met and on our official visit to University of Cincinnati in Jan 1993 we bonded as brothers! We were neighbors and roommates! The nights playing video games, our dreams of setting school records with him at QB and me at WR, to making it big, to constant trash talk playing video games, playing basketball, on the practice field and even during games always pushing me to be better! When we both got to play football and basketball at UC it was a dream come true! And the competition and trash talk never ended between us as brothers! And the long drives from Cincy to ETown where’d Pete invite me home where Mama P and Papa P, Chud and Big T invited me into their home for holidays and vacations and loving me as if I was one of their own! To Pete having me to the ETown to hang with Uncle Mike, the family and grandparents at Gibbys on Friday nights to him taking me on tours of EC high and recalling plays he made many times and where he became a member of Hall of Fame in 2015!

Pete was a friend to anyone and everyone and when you were his friend you were FAMILY and he would defend, protect and talk trash to anyone who wasn’t!

There no words for the broken heart I have and I know we ALL share in Pete no longer being here physically but HE IS NEVER GONE in our memories, jokes, and hearts!
I love and will miss my brother and friend!
And I pray for Gods grace, love and comfort for Mrs Judy, Mr Craig, Chad and rest of the Petrus Family. For the Elyria Catholic HS family and our University of Cincinnati Bearcats football and basketball family!

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