In Memory of

Peter

L.

Gradian

Obituary for Peter L. Gradian

Peter Louis Gradian

Age 63, 4-05-1955 to 1-06-2019

Memorial Service to be held on Sunday, 1-13-2019 at 2PM, @ Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral Home, 11030 West Forest Home Avenue. Hales Corners WI 53130 (off of Hwy 100) (414-425-6060).

Peter died suddenly Saturday 1-06-19, He was born in Milwaukee, WI, and attended Custer High School.

He is survived by 1 daughter, Jennifer (nee Gradian) Meenk (Stephen) and grandson, Leo Meenk of Wauwatosa WI;

Life Partner, Diane Price, also of Milwaukee WI; An aunt, Elaine Reichert, Rice Lake WI;

A sister, Jeanie (nee Gradian) Gregersen, Monroe WI; Brothers: Michael Gradian (Henrietta) Meridian ID; Paul Gradian (Debbie) Stoughton WI; Mark (Louise Parve, Fiance) Milwaukee WI. Step-Daughters: Marlene Price, South Milwaukee WI; Diana Price, South Milwaukee WI. Numerous nieces and nephews; Six Grandchildren and Five Great-Grandchildren.

Best Friend: “Smiley”, South Milwaukee WI, they shared a friendship spanning over 20 years.

Pete was an avid fisherman, hunter and trapper. Though his greatest accomplishment was his expressive storytelling. He worked many years as a Master Mechanic working on all sorts of trucks, automobiles, and sporting boats. At one point in his life he also worked on the oil rigs off of Texas.

Peter is pre-deceased by his parents: Mildred Gradian and Alexander Joseph Gradian (Milwaukee WI); Sister, Patti Ann Box, Sr. (Russell Box Sr., New Mexico); Brothers: Richard Gradian (Milwaukee WI); Robert Gradian (Milwaukee WI); Step-son, Ricky Price (Milwaukee WI).