Louis Kavelaris Obituary

Kavelaris, Louis September 22, 1928 June 12, 2009. Beloved husband of Christine Kavelaris. Most wonderful father of Kris Kavelaris, Lynn Kavelaris, Laura Clemons (nee Kavelaris), and Beth Kavelaris. Cherished grandfather of Amber, Nick, Dustin and Wesley. Dear father-in-law to Don Clemons and Linda Kavelaris. Louie was an employee of the Falk Corporation for 43 years. We celebrate this wonderful and faithful husband, papa, grandfather. Visitation and gathering from 1:30-2:30PM on Tuesday, June 16, at Luther Manor Faith and Education Center, 4545 N. 92nd Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53225. Memorial service begins at 2:30PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials gratefully accepted to Wauwatosa Bible Chapel and/or Luther Manor Foundation.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 14, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis Kavelaris

8 Entries

Jim Kerler

June 25, 2009

I send my sympathy go to the whole Kavelaris family.

I remember sometime in the early 60's Louis came upon Kris and I and some of the other cub scouts high jumping in my backyard on 72nd and Hillcrest . We were taking a running start and trying to leap over the bar, sometimes going "arse over tea kettle". He proceeded to demonstrate the more suave “scissors technique” for us . We all tried to learn it, but couldn't come close to his prowess.

When Mrs. Kavelaris became our cub scout den mother, Louis led us in craft projects at their Stickney Avenue home, (including a simple but heartwarming "chip off the old block" photo gift for our fathers -- something I have saved all these years.) Louis also took us on a fascinating tour of Falk Corporation. I learned from Kris, (who learned from his dad,) the practical skill of making fishing lures from slices of broom handle. I will remember Louis Kavelaris fondly as an excellent father to his family and an all-around great guy!

Tim Bailey

June 17, 2009

Mrs. K ("Mom"),

I cherish every memory I have of spending time with "my other" Mom & Dad. A benefit I could never have foreseen as a teenager just beginning my life long friendship with Beth was witnessing the relationship you and Dad had between yourselves, your family, and all whom you came in contact with. I know that any positive, words or action in my life as a friend, husband, or father I can trace to having been influenced by my experiences with your family. I would have been fortunate enough to have simply found the wonderful friend I have in Beth... but it was incredible luck to have shared so much more with you and Dad. God bless… “Timmy”

Arlene Constant

June 17, 2009

Dear, dear Christine:

May God comfort you, strengthen you, and show you His love in special personal ways at this time of sadness. Joy comes in the morning because of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Much love,

Mary DeBattista

June 15, 2009

Mr K:

Thanks for driving Beth and me to the bowling alley. Thanks for driving Beth and me to my house. And back to your house. And to my house. And back to your house. Thanks for driving us to the pool and the mall. And then to my house. Thanks for getting my bell-bottoms untangled from the bicycle chain. (It was a LONG hobble home from Hoyt as we could only take four-inch steps with me caught in the tandem like that...) Thanks for letting me stay overnight on Fridays and Saturdays. And, well on Wednesdays and Mondays. Ooh, and Thursdays. Thanks for Thursdays. Thanks for not sending me home when I laughed so hard at the dinner table that milk came out of my nose. Thanks for feeding me milk. We really didn't do that at my house. Thanks for letting me spend all those holidays with you and thanks for taking me up to Lazy Days with you. I hope your ride was as much fun to live as it was to watch. And I hope they have half-cans of beer up there.

Love,
Mary (Nevers) DeBattista

Suzanne Dampier

June 15, 2009

Dear Beth and family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy as you mourn the loss of your father, husband, grandfather and friend. His legacy lives on through you, his beloved family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy & Jerry Beder

June 14, 2009

I have been a part of this family almost 4 decades now, with so very many great memories over that time.

I could not have asked for a better Father-in-law. Grandpa was always there for us all especially Nick and Wesley, always helping out.

Kavelaris' were like my own Dad and Mom because my parents did not live in the area.

I will remember his smile. I have always had a special place in my heart for him.

Our deepest sympathies and thoughts and prayers are with the whole Kavelaris family. We will truly miss Grandpa, especially our hugs. This is such a great loss for us all.

It wasn't long before Jerry too was included by Grandpa and the rest of the family.

I will plant something special in my gardens (as we have for our Moms and Dads) so we will always remember Grandpa.

Barry and Philippa Williams

June 14, 2009

Dear Chris and the entire Kavelaris family,

Our sympathies to you all as you grieve the loss of Louie and adjust to his absence from your daily lives. But praise the Lord that he is today with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, rejoicing and praising Him now and for all eternity.

Eileen Landmann

June 14, 2009

Our sympathy in the loss of Louie. He and Chris would often come to Cedar Ridge in West Bend for a visit to see Hank and Millie W. and my folks got to know them as "friends" also. They would always say what a nice and friendly couple they were. Thanks for that friendship. Peace and blessings to you all.
daughter of Del and Evie Smith

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