Peter Cayanus, 70, of Kenosha passed away on May 25, 2022, at Parkside Manor surrounded by his loving family.
Peter was born on February 18, 1952, in L’Anse, MI, the son of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Sullivan) Cayanus. He graduated from Baraga High School in Baraga, MI. He received a degree in small gas engines from Northern Michigan University. Peter was employed as a floor maintenance supervisor for Walmart for many years. He attended Fellowship Baptist Church of Racine. His hobbies included woodworking, fishing, hunting, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, but most of all he loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Cayanus of Kenosha; children, Julie (David) Koller of MI, Lisa (Bob) Conrad of WI, Phillip (Lori) Crary of IL, Colleen (Miguel) Rivera of LA; brothers, Frank (Jean) Gourneau, Roy (Arlene) Gourneau, Maxwell Gourneau; sister, Lindy (Lloyd) Kunick of MI; also included are 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Peter was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alfred, James, Charles and his sister Jean.
A celebration of life will be held June 18, 2022, at Balsam St. Christian Church 324 Balsam St. Kingsford, MI 49802. Visitation will be from 10 to 12, with a service at noon and a lunch to follow.
