John Sahagian

February 18, 1930 – July 10, 2018 Resided in South Milwaukee, WI John (Hotch) Sahagian peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of July 10th,2018 at the age of 88 . He was a dedicated husband, father, brother and friend to many. John loved his family and was always a happy, go-lucky life of the party that was always willing to help others and be available when needed. Golfing was a frequent past time for him in Crivitz, where he loved to spend time in their home on Lake Noquebay. Hours were spent in the boat fishing and catching his favorite choice of fish; blue gills. John loved to be on the water, and in his younger days was the one to teach everyone how to water ski. Going out for breakfast every morning was the highlight of his day, and his Friday night fish-fry was the highlight of his Friday evenings with the love of his life Joy for date night. John spent years in his advertising career with L.M. Berry and Company, a coast-to-coast publisher of the Yellow Pages. He loved and excelled in his work ¬and received much recognition and awards for his quotas met while he traveled on the road; leaving home on Sunday night and coming home on Friday nights. John taught his children to be strong, confident, responsible and self-sufficient in many ways. Beloved husband of Joy (nee Ottman). Loving father of Jae (the late Robin) Hamlin, Jean (Adrian) Marsden, and James (Tamra) Sahagian. Proud grandfather of Daniel Sahagian, Nicholas Sahagian, Shelby (Tyler) Bowe, and Elyssa Marsden. Brother of Martin (the late Gloria) Sahagian and Margaret (the late Richard) Schroeder. Preceded in death by his siblings Peter (the late Connie) Sahagian, Sam (Joyce) Sahagian, and Rosie (Mike) Markarian. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. The Sahagian family would like to thank the Aurora Health Hospice medical staff for all of the services and support given during John's last few days. A special thank you would like to be extended to the loving, caring and most spectacular caregivers that have been with the family around the clock during this journey. Special blessings to Patty Chitwood, Lynn Gunderson and other caregivers to include Angie, Rosie, and Gina. Funeral service will be held at Molthen-Bell Funeral home on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 11:30 A.M. Visitation on Saturday at the funeral home from 10:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Alzheimer's Association at https://alz.org/ are appreciated.