Oswald Petrucco, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Yorktown Manor, with his devoted wife, Adelaide Petrucco, by his side.

Born on August 9, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, Oswald was the beloved son of the late Luigi Petrucco and Angelia (Ponto) Petrucco. He dedicated his career to education, serving as a Mathematics Professor at Ball State University, where he inspired countless students with his passion for learning.

Oswald had a deep love for birds and, in his youth, raised racing pigeons. He found great joy in taking long walks, immersing himself in nature, planting trees and shrubs around his home, and sharing a love of classical music with his wife. A lifelong animal lover, Oswald befriended a yellow cat he affectionately named Persimmon. Above all, he was a devoted family man who treasured time spent with loved ones.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Adelaide; his brother Louis Petrucco and wife Evelyn; his sisters-in-law Francesca Southland, Deborah McKneally and her husband Martin, and Pamela Michael and her husband Donald; as well as several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends who will miss him greatly.

Oswald was preceded in death by his parents, Luigi and Angelia; his sisters, Antoinette and Rosalinda; his loving grandparents, aunts, uncles; and his beloved Joey Oswald Petrucco.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on May 10, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with Chaplain Allen Shoonover officiating. Services are entrusted to Garden View Funeral Home in Muncie, Indiana.

Oswald's legacy of kindness, curiosity, and love of life will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.