Lt. Colonel Fred A. Petty was born May 23, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa and was raised in Lineville, Iowa which is a very small town he cherished greatly. He passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of May 24, 2017 the day after his 82nd birthday. Lt. Colonel Fred Petty served his country honorably and retired from United States Air Force on June 30, 1979. His family is certain he entered Heaven Shouting "War Eagle!" He is preceded in death by his wife, Anetta; father, Sgt. Fred Asbury Petty who was killed in action on April 1, 1944; mother, Vivian Willis Petty; sisters, Marlys Burkheimer and Barbara Tesdale. He leaves to mourn his passing ex wife and his dear friend Ruth Petty Buck; children, Valerie, Larry (Lindsay), David (Sarah), Joseph (Carol), and Mikala; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jessica (Brandon), Lauren, David and Sam; great grandchildren, Nathan, Kayleigh, and Hunter. Final respects will be held at Fort Mitchell Cemetery May 31, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to be made to the wounded warrior foundation. Final respects will be held at Fort Mitchell Cemetery May 31, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.