Service Details
A service will be held on Friday, August 2nd at 11am with a short visitation starting at 10am at St Edwards Catholic Church, 1425 Grove Ave, Racine, WI 53405.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that you consider making a donation to the American Lung Association.
Peter P. Brush (aka Dear Ole Dad, Puppa, Pete-boy, Prime Minister), 65, of Racine, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on July 19, 2019 after a long battle with cancer and lung disease.
Peter was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 11, 1954, son of the late William and Marcella Brush (née Hauser). He had served in the US Navy aboard the USS Austin. He married Jeanne (née Jeray) on April 6, 1974 with whom he shared 45 wonderful years. Peter worked with Frito-Lay for 35 years as a route salesman and retired in 2016. Peter and Jeanne enjoyed the trips they would take over the years going Up North and to Door County, and he was most proud of being so close to his children and especially enjoyed being involved in his grandchildren’s daily lives and activities.
Peter is survived by his wife; two children, Melissa (Eric) Mertins and Christopher (Kelli Kelemen-fiancée); and grandchildren, Andrew, Caitlin and Allison Mertins. He is also survived by his siblings, William (Sue) Brush, Jeffrey (Martha) Brush, Steven (Tammie) Brush, and Mimi Brush, as well as his father in law, Robert (Carole) Jeray and sisters and brother-in-law, Cynthia (Troy) Halverson, Karen (George) Kosier, Sue Jeray, and Gregg Jeray. Peter also leaves behind his Uncle Peter Hauser, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Carol Jeray (née Kohlmetz).
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that you consider making a donation to the American Lung Association. A service will be held on Friday, August 2nd at 11am with a short visitation starting at 10am at St Edwards Catholic Church, 1425 Grove Ave, Racine, WI 53405.
Steven & Racheal Bencs says
Beautifully written. Only 65. Too soon.
Life lesson: Trust in God and love those around you while you can.
Bill and Kristin Brush says
We are lifting the entire family up in prayer. Uncle Pete left a beautiful legacy of family and friends. We treasure the wonderful memories we have of him. He will always remain close to us in our hearts. We’re glad he is with the Lord Jesus, experiencing pure joy and happiness.
Shanah, Zola, Natharia and Charlize Boye says
I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in our family’s prayers and thoughts through this difficult time! Always remember he is with you! ((Hugs))
Riley Weidner says
I was blessed enough go grow up on Blaine Avenue with the Brush’s. I remember the day I met Chris and Melissa. I was walking to the bus stop on the corner of Kinzie and Blaine and happened across the two of them. That was probably 1983 or so. The Brush’s have been in my life in one form or another ever since. Great people.
Jeanne, you and Pete raised amazing kids that have gone on to great lives. I could go on and on, but just know that you and Pete had a great influence on my life and You, Melissa and Chris will always be family to me.
I’m so sorry that you have lost Prime Minister. He was a great man that put his family first. Even though I haven’t heard him laugh in years I can still clearly hear his laugh in my mind and picture him in his recliner like it was the 80’s all over again.
Love you all.
Marrick and Melissa Armstrong says
We are so sorry for your family’s loss. May God comfort your family. We are thinking of you and sending our love from across the miles.
Merri Tangney (Webber) says
So sorry for your loss. Time goes by so quickly, its hard to believe. Praying Christ will be your comfort and strength. Still love and miss you.