Peter T. Strayer
December 22, 1930 - April 19, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that the Strayer family announces the death of Peter T. Strayer who passed away peacefully at his home on April 19th, 2022. Peter was a longtime Floridian resident who grew up and spent his life in Clearwater. Peter attended Clearwater High School where he played football for the Tornadoes during their big undefeated season. He graduated from High School in 1950 where he then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War on the U.S.S. Rainier. Afterwards, Peter enjoyed a long-time career as a managing engineer for Sperry Microwave and Hercules. One of his greatest passions in life was building and flying model airplanes. Peter met his partner of 37 years, Eileen Kitzmiller while playing in local tennis tournaments. After retiring at age 54, Peter and Eileen traveled the world. He is survived by his three children; Pamela Tripp, Christopher Strayer, Suzanne Brown and six grandchildren, Rhiannon Strayer, Rocky Brown, Cassidy Brown, Dakota Brown, Laura Tripp and David Tripp. He was 91 years old. “Our Grampy will be sorely missed”.
It is with heavy hearts that the Strayer family announces the death of Peter T. Strayer who passed away peacefully at his home on April 19th, 2022. Peter was a longtime Floridian resident who grew up and spent his life in Clearwater. Peter attended... View Obituary & Service Information