In loving memory of

Peter L. Graen
November 3, 1942 - January 27, 2015

Peter L. Graen passed away on January 27th, 2015. Peter was born November 03, 1942 in the Northwest German village of Oedt. Peter was always drawn to the path less traveled and had a wonderful sense of adventure. Peter immigrated to the United States from Germany. He went on to graduate from Columbia University and start his own business. He believed in living his life to the fullest and enjoyed each day. Peter was a life-long sailor who was always happiest on the water. His business trips often took him back to Germany where he was able to visit with his family. Even though they were separated by many miles, they continued to be very close.
Through the years, he and Lorraine enjoyed many voyages around the world. Their favorites being on the Cunard Cruise Line. They created many wonderful memories and lifetime friends. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, sisters Brunhilde Beermann and Barbara Barth, daughter Loretta Coyne, son-in-law Chris Coyne and grandchildren Kaitlyn and Kelly. Peter was an avid and lifetime sailor. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation, www.lycsf.org or Hospice, 5320 NW 33rd Ave., Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Tributes

Wolfgang Bisges wrote on Jan 8, 2019:

"Lieber Peter, Es tut mir leid, dass wir seit unserer gemeinsamen Schulzeit am Gymnasium Thomaeum in Kempen nie mehr Kontakt hatten. Ich hatte Dich ca. 2014 im WWW gefunden, aber ich habe es - wie ich erst jetzt sehe - leider auf die zu lange Bank geschoben, Dich zu kontaktieren. Dabei wäre es Dank Internet so einach gewesen. Man denkt in unserem Alter eben doch zu oft, man kann das ja später immer noch machen. Aber später ist eben - wenn man über 70 ist - in jedem Moment....... Ruhe denn in Frieden, das wünscht Dir Wolfgang Bisges Kempen/Niederrhein, den 08.01.2019"

udojuenger wrote on Feb 17, 2015:

"Everything has its time, there is a time of joy, a time of silence, a time of pain, grief and a time of grateful remembrance. we thank you for the wonderful time we odyssey has brought together and let us be friends .you were always with us in the near though you were far away your ship will odyssey always join us. Rest in peace my friend, your family, I wish you much germany power .udo and baerbel Aachen"

Fred Hunter Memorial Services wrote on Feb 3, 2015:

"Please accept my sincere condolences. Losing a loved one in death is something that we can never mentally or emotionally prepare for. God's word provides much comfort during such distressing times. Isaiah 25 : 8 says, " He will swollow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. " May this promise along with comfort from fellow family members and friends provide you with peace and endurance now and in the days that follow. "

Steve wrote on Feb 3, 2015:

"Please accept my condolences for your loss. There is no worse pain then losing a loved one to death, I also want to share with you the hope that we find in the following Bible verses. God promise in Isaiah 25:8 these comforting word, "He will swallow up death for ever, and certainly wipe the tears from all faces. The Bible also says that God will wipe away the tears from our eyes and death will be no more, neither mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away (Rev. 21:3, 4). What great joy to be able to live forever without the fear of losing our loved ones again. It shall be as he has promise, for God can not lie, Titus 1:2. "

coney wrote on Feb 3, 2015:

"To the wife,we are so sorry for the loss of your husband. No amount of words can express the sorrow ones feel when you lose your mate.However the bible does give us comfort and a wonderful hope of having the prospect of seeing them again. As you continue to remember the happy times you two shared may they continue to make you smile."

Barbara und Klaus Barth wrote on Feb 1, 2015:

"Dear Peter, you will be allways in our thoughts and in our hearts. We allways remember you as a wonderfull brother and uncle. with love your Barbara, Klaus, Caroline, Christoph und Olivia"

Maria (& Dean) Lohmeyer wrote on Feb 1, 2015:

"Mr. Graen, your pride in your children and grandchildren was a delight to witness and a wonderful example to all Dads and Opas...that genuine, happy grin you would get while telling them a story...will be a favorite memory of mine as I think of you. Rest in peace, sir."

Brunhilde and Guenter Beermann wrote on Feb 1, 2015:

"We will never forget you. You will always be our our hearts."

Peter Beermann wrote on Feb 1, 2015:

"I will miss you a lot and I hope that you will keep an eye on all of us from where you are right now! Rest in peace! "