Peter J.
Kaishian
With great sorrow, the Kaishian family announces the loss of their
beloved son, brother, and uncle Peter J. Kaishian, age 58. Peter
passed away in a car accident on May 16, 2019. Those who were lucky
enough to know Peter, remember him as a big-hearted, adventurous, and
creative person. Peter was an artist, inventor, daredevil, and expert
craftsman in all areas of design and mechanical ingenuity. As the
owner of Midwest Seating and former operator at Hales Corners
Speedway, Peter worked hard all his life. In his spare time, he loved
sailing, swimming, downhill skiing, auto racing and windsurfing. He
was fascinated by model trains and cars and created award-winning
replicas.
Peter was a physically large man with a vibrant presence, but the many
children in his life will also remember him as a gentle, fun uncle or
mentor who would patiently share his talents with them. Peter would
spend hours with a child teaching them how to ride a bike, work on an
engine, or create a work of art. Through his example, Peter showed all
of us how to find adventure in the outdoors and see possibility in the
everyday objects around us.
Peter is lovingly remembered by his life partner Lori Hospel, parents
John and Lynn Kaishian, and siblings Kathy Kaishian, Rev. Sahak
Kaishian (Lana), and Jim Kaishian (Tammy). He is predeceased in death
by his younger brother, Ken.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 28, 2019 from 4 to 8 PM, with a
vigil service at 7:00 PM, at Heritage Funeral Home, 4800 S. 84th St.,
Greenfield. Visitation again on Wednesday May 29, 2019, at St. John
the Baptist Armenian Orthodox Church, 7825 W. Layton Ave., from 9-10
AM with a funeral service at 10 AM. Burial service to follow at
Wisconsin Memorial Park. In Lieu of Flowers contributions may be made
to St. John the Baptist Armenian Orthodox Church or to a charity of
one’s choice.
May his soul rest in peace.
I will include his name in our requiem and also pray for his newly departed soul, today during the requiem service and remember him in my liturgical prayers.
My condolences to his wonderful family.
Fr. Untzag Nalbandian
So very sorry for the families loss.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Sending prayers that the families hearts soon find peace.
Every time my parents told me that we were going to Milwaukee I was always excited to see my Uncle Peter. He was so fun and funny and always so kind to my sister, Yvette, and me. Every time we went he had a new adventure for us. One time he took me on a super fun motorcycle ride. Another time we went on his 4-wheeler and rode around in the snow. Another time he took us on tractors, a canoe ride, and up onto the roof of his house. Once, we got in his huge truck and did donuts in a parking lot. And my last big adventure with him was when he taught me to drive last year. I am so upset that we can never adventure again, but I will always be grateful for the fun times we got to have. I miss and love you, Uncle Peter. Rest in Peace.
Uncle Peter spent so much time and patience teaching me how to ride a bike and fixing an old bike that gave me lots of fun summers of biking. Cece and I always wanted to ride along with him because he always took the fun route, and he drove donuts once in the parking lot until the cops pulled us over. Uncle Peter always made our trips to Milwalke extra fun. He has been such an important figure in my life; I’ll never forget the memories we made.
Here’s a favorite memory of my cousin Peter. I happened to mention to him how much I enjoyed eating his homemade applesause, especially the chunky kind, which was delicious over ice cream. The next time I saw him, his arms were full with at least a dozen jars for me to take home to Minneapolis. I enjoyed his applesauce the whole winter. Peter took huge pleasure in making things from scratch and sharing what he had made. To me, his younger cousin, he was always larger-than-life. When we came to visit in Milwaukee, we always wondered what fun adventure Peter would have in store for our family. A bonfire? A rowboat across his pond? A tractor ride (of course the kids were allowed to get behind the wheel–everything with Peter was hands-on). Leggos. Skiing. Four-wheeling in the back yard. Mounds of frozen custard. … When we went on a fancy outing to dinner and a play downtown, the seating was a bit off. One adult would have to sit at the kids’ table. Who would it be? Uncle Peter, of course!
Every time I think about my cousin, I feel heartsick about our loss, but I have to smile, too, because I have so many happy, goofy memories of him. Peter, we are holding you in our hearts. Rest in peace.
Der Sahag & Kaishian family members,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Peter Kaishian. May God grant Peter Eternal Rest and may the Holy Spirit bring you and your family comfort and consolation as you mourn this great loss.
Your brother In Christ,
Der Diran Bohajian
Dear Lynn, John, Kathy, and other family members,
I am sending Love and Prayers that your hearts will find Peace within this grave loss that you are all enduring.
Hi 👋 kathy. I pray for your family in this time of sorrow. Peter was a great 👍 person! We miss him very much! He was always willing to help anyone. He had many skills. He was not selfish and was willing to help anyone. I remember visiting frank and finding peter and ken fixing franks driveway. They were delivering bleachers and stopped by. I am sure the LORD has many projects for him in heaven now! I look 👀 forward to seeing him again! God bless all he left behind. Thanks 🙏 Peter. We love ❤️ you much!
When we lose a love one like Peter, we often wonder will we ever get the opportunity to continue enjoying what was ended by our enemy. Death is an enemy to all of us. So wouldn’t it be wonderful to see it done away with. Here is a promise from God, assuring us that death is one of the main things he will do away with. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. (Revelation 21:3,4). Please accept our prayers and condolences.
I remember the time he tied a thread to the tail of a dragonfly and then “walked” it down the hallways of Intermediate School. Must’ve been 7th or 8th grade. Seeing that dragonfly flying ahead of Pete holding the thread is an image I’ll never forget. RIP Peter.
From a famous writer:
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Also, please if anyone has a condolence or prayer that they are sharing on social media, would you mind taking the time to copy and paste it to this site. Your words are very comforting to my parents, as well as all people who new Peter. Thanks ahead of time for your cotribution!
Kathy and family, please know I am praying for you in these days ahead. I would have loved to know your brother sounds like he grabbed life for all it is worth. It saddens to to hear of his life cut short. My prayer is that your memories will comfort you in these days ahead. Sure they will make you cry but pray you can also laugh at the memories as well. Peace be with you.
From the gospel of Matthew 5:4 ” Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Kathy I pray for you and your family that our loving and merciful God will comfort you as you mourn the loss of your brother.
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Room in a Broken Heart:
I’m sharing some sad news of my
dearest Cousin Peter, he was always such the fun loving and caring person. We shared some great family fun summers, the most memorable ones, together at the lake, savoring the good times, knowing they were special and far between, as we lived in California and all our relatives in Wisconsin and Chicago. Although we were separated by many miles, there were zero years between us, as we are the same age. So many sweet childhood memories. As we grew up, the efforts to be there for each other’s family milestone celebrations/commemorations were met. He traveled with his family to attend our wedding, danced up a storm, gifted us (made with his own creative hands), a blue ceramic bowl, that Der Vazken and I have treasured with pride and used throughout the years.
The shock of the news of his fatal car crash, was too heart breaking and has just barely settled in, it is not settling at all, in fact there is a pain left in each of our hearts, like no other. But too, in our hearts, are the fond childhood memories. His dad and mom (our Uncle John & Auntie Lynn), who hosted/welcomed such beautiful nature filled, down to earth family times together, for our summer visits there in Wisconsin, we couldn’t help but treasure those times.
From our faith, (shared with us from our Lord, via grandparents/parents, Church/Sunday school and life) we know that when one who believes, passes on, they have simply returned to their maker (this is what our funeral church service celebrates and what we believe and know). Peter, you will always be missed and your kindness remembered. Just knowing you are with our Creator, with Grandma, Ken and all our loved ones, that have gone before us, is all the comfort we could ever ask for. I pray there is room in the hearts of all who knew you, to be lifted by the good memories and the love that remains. May you rest in the loving grace of our Lord…
Asdvadz hokin looysavore…
Your one of many, heartbroken kin, Cousin Susan