SOUTHPORT — Peter Goewey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, at the age of 82.
Born in 1941 on Long Island, New York, Peter was the middle son of Brigadier General Robert J. Goewey and Janet Hatch. Growing up he traversed the globe and spent each year of high school on a different continent. This diverse upbringing shaped him into an extraordinary individual who cherished every moment of life.
Peter graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in History from Wheeling College, where he met the love of his life, June. They married in 1965 at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Peter served in the U.S. Air Force, beginning his service in 1964. His military career spanned 28 years, during which he worked as an Imagery Analyst in Thailand, managed the Pentagon’s Laos section, and debriefed returning POWs from North Vietnam—a highlight of his service.
In 1975, Peter left active duty and joined the Idaho Air National Guard in Boise as Chief of the Photo Intelligence Section, later serving as the Personnel Officer for the Army and Air Guard. He and June spent 12 years in Boise, raising their young family. In 1987, he returned to the Pentagon, accepting a civil service position with the National Guard Bureau.
After retiring from active duty as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1992 and from the National Guard Bureau in 1998, Peter continued to contribute to national security by providing intelligence support to the CIA.
In 2002, Peter and June moved to Southport, NC, where he enjoyed pursuing his passions, including golf, travel, and community service. He served as Sewer Commissioner for the Southeast Brunswick Sanitary District, was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, acted as a Eucharistic Minister, volunteered at the hospital, and worked as a golf course ranger.
Peter will be remembered not only for his military service but also for his unwavering devotion to his family and community. His legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
In addition to his parents, Peter was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Goewey, Jr. and John Goewey.
He is survived by his wife, June; his daughter Erin (Mark); his son Stephen (Ali); and his grandchildren, Emma, John, Nick, Fiona, and Gracie.
A Funeral Mass will be held to honor Peter on Friday, September 6, at 12 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southport. He will be laid to rest at a future date in Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to CaringHouse.org.
