Peter Nyktas, 87, of Walbridge, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 12, 2016 at Promedica Toledo Hospital. He was born in Samos, Greece on January 27, 1929 to William and Virginia (Servidiadis) Nyktas. Peter is a US Army Veteran and owned P & W Painting. He was the owner of Pete's Hot Dog in Oregon for 6 years. Peter loved traveling to Greece, boating, gardening in his yard, and going to Don's Donuts. He held a special place in his heart for his dog, Kai. Peter was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
Peter is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Helen; children, Virginia (Ed) Branstutter, Bessie (Bob) Majchszak, William Nyktas and Mary (David) Champion; grandchildren, Nicole and Olivia Bair, Michael Bartram, Nicholas, Jeanie and PJ Branstutter. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may visit at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Rd., on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with Trisagion services at 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 740 Superior St., Toledo on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. where the family will begin greeting friends at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Lake Township Cemetery. Those wishing an expression in Peter's memory are asked to consider Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral or a military organization of donor's choice.