Name: Visitation for Steve Gaveras
Start: 2019-11-10T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Brookfield

Steve Gaveras

Brookfield - Born November 30, 1922 to Epaminondas and Stavroula Gaveras. Husband of the late Dolores (nee Reuter). Survived by children Peter (Debra), Stephanie Gaveras-Jacobsen (Leon Jacobsen), Alexander, Pamela, Stasia (Matthew Langendorf). Grandchildren Nicholas, Diane, Patrick, and Alyssa Jacobsen; Katy, Maya, and Bennett Langendorf, and great-grandchild Grace Dunco. Further survived by his sisters Ann Kapitz, the late Chrysoula Skodras, and Magdalene Wos.

Steve graduated from Lincoln High School in 1940, then attended both UW Madison and Marquette University where he received an Industrial Purchasing Degree. Steve was employed at Juneau Meat Market, Cutler-Hammer and Pabst Brewing Company. In World War II he served at Ft. Warren-Cheyenne, WY. Steve received commission as Lieutenant in Quartermaster Corps at Fort Lee, VA. He served as Base Supply Purchasing and Contracting Officer at South Plains, in Lubbock, TX; Randolph Field, San Antonio, TX; Tinker Field, OK and Kansas City, KS. Recalled to service during the Korean War to Chanute Field, IL. Attached to Reserves at Selfridge Field, MI and O'Hare Field, IL. Steve received Commendations from President Harry S. Truman and General Hap Arnold.

Steve was District Retail Sales Manager at Toledo Scale Corporation and later retired from Hobart Corporation as a National Account Manager. Steve was the owner of Galleria News and Tobacco in the US Bank Tower. In his later years, he was Office Administrator of United Purchasing Company of Wisconsin. He was a member of the AHEPA Chapter #43 for 73 years, serving as President on seven occasions. He was a member of the American Legion Post #449, Milwaukee Harmony Lodge #261, and a 71-year member of the Masonic Order. Steve served on Parish Boards at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, serving as President in 1955.

Steve was an enthusiastic super-fan of the Packers, Badgers, Brewers and Golden Eagles. He valued the presence of his children, siblings and extended family and held a special love for his wife, Dolores, of 63 years, who he sadly missed over the past 11 months.

Visitation at the Funeral Home, Sunday, November 10, 2019, 3-6PM, Trisagion 5PM. Additional Visitation at STS. CONSTANTINE AND HELEN CHURCH, 2160 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Milwaukee, WI, Monday, November 11, 2019, 11-11:30AM. Funeral Service at 11:30AM. Interment at Wisconsin Memorial Park.

Sincere appreciation from Steve's family to the caring staff at Ascension Hospital - Elmbrook Campus and St. Camillus Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to the Milwaukee AHEPA Chapter #43 Scholarship Foundation or the American Lung Cancer Foundation.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Nov. 1 to Nov. 10, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Steve Gaveras

Sponsored by Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Brookfield.

9 Entries

Chapel of St. Photios

Polly Hillier

January 22, 2020

Memory eternal dear Steve. You will always be remembered here at St. Photios Shrine with Dolores. God give rest to your soul.

November 12, 2019

My father, Nick Topetzes, was a good friend of Steve's. May Steve's memory be eternal.
Zoe se mas.
Andrea Topetzes Mann

Stasia Gaveras

November 12, 2019

Dearest Dad,

You taught me so many lessons, like what it means to serve and how to be a good friend who shows up for others. Years ago, you told me to always take care of the little guy in business because it might turn into the big guy and they will remember how you treated them. I think that applies in life, too, and I strive to act with intention and purpose in ways that will make you proud. Missing you terribly!

S'agapo para poli!
#5

November 10, 2019

Dear Gaveras Family,

Please be assured of my love and prayers for your dad. I had the privilege of working with your mother with your mother for 18 years and being a golf partners with you dad for like amount of years. He was a wonderful Christian and gentleman whom we will all miss. May he enjoy Eternal Rest.

Prayerfully,
Fr. Bob Artmann

Barbara Kuks

November 8, 2019

I enjoyed my time with Steve and your family.Extending my sincere condolences at his passing.
Barb Kuks

Leni Saynisch

November 8, 2019

Hello Peter,
Am I right in thinking that Steve is your father? I want to extend to you and your family my heartfelt sympathy at his passing. I'm sure he will be sorely missed. I occasionally see Ted Clausing and he has asked me to extend his condolences to you also. God Bless.

Magadalene Wos

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Harriett Menos-lioto & family

November 4, 2019

Please accept our deepest sympathies. May his memory be eternal.

Cynthia Frami

November 3, 2019

Can you imagine my surprise when I found out that my dear nurse friend & colleague was married to a man that knew my Grandpa Little Nick & Dad Ted (Marshall Camera)? Well that lead to a lifetime of friendship & many memories. My heart reaches out to the kids for their loss. Take comfort in knowing that your Dad is right where he wants to be & that's with your Mom. I hope your good memories ease the pain of losing him. Cynthia Peppas Frami

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