Peter Edward Meagher

Peter Edward Meagher, 98, of Traverse City and formerly of Pontiac passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Peter was born on October 25, 1919 to the late Peter and Mabel (Confer) Meagher in Duluth, MN. Peter was in the 8th grade when he met the love of his life and in 1939 he married the former Lois Elaine Kirby in Rockford, IL.

In June of 1944, Peter enlisted in the service where he served with The United States Army, Troop B 7th Cavalry in the Pacific. He was discharged in 1946, after receiving a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Peter was very proud of his service to our country and in later years spent many hours reading about WW II and war related histories.

Peter and Lois made their home in Pontiac, where they began their life together. They were blessed and raised six children while Peter worked in sales and became the branch manager for Hodges Plumbing Supply. Peter and Lois retired to Traverse City where Peter was a member of the Elks and an active member of St. Francis Catholic Church where he faithfully served at funeral masses. He was a prolific reader, enjoyed working out at the health club until recently and dearly loved his dog, Bobby.

Peter is survived by his children, Kirby "Skip" (Janet) Meagher, Joan (Alan Reiner) Bacon, Peter (Martha) Meagher III, Kathy (Jason) Hunt and Timothy Meagher; grandchildren, Garry Crake, Lori (John) Carlson, Vicki(Kevin) O'Grady, Lisa (Bob) Ascom, Lynn (Mike) Kimmel, Michelle (Larry) Huston, Aaron (Katie) Karnell, Katie (Calvin) Bushor, Jenny (Rich) Haelstedt, David (Susan) Hunt, Leslie (Scott) Loewe and Brian Hunt; 21 great grandchildren and 3 great- great grandchildren. Peter was preceded in death by his parents, brother,Maurice, brother Bobby, sister Louise and his beloved wife of 73 years, Lois; and a daughter Patricia Crake-Hardy.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2018 at St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union,Traverse City, with visitation one-hour prior. The Rev. Fr. Kenneth Stachnik will preside. Burial will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018 at All Saints Cemetery, 4401 Nelsey Road. Waterford, MI.

The family has asked that memorial contributions be directed to Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, 123 E. Eleventh St., Traverse City, MI 49684.