Peter D. Urquhart

Peter Don Urquhart, 86, beloved husband and father from Chardon, Ohio, died peacefully at his winter home in Nokomis, Florida, on Saturday, October 26, 2024, with his wife of 67 years at his side. Pete is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Dawson) Urquhart; daughter, Kathleen Mihalic (Michael); and four sons, Michael (Cathleen), John (Kim), Dan (Yam), and Scott (Colleen), along with 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Pete joined the United States Navy in 1955 and spent 10 years serving as an air traffic controller at Navy bases in the U.S., including Alaska, and onboard the USS Ranger, finishing his service in the Tonkin Gulf onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. Soon after leaving the service, Pete began his career with Ohio Bell and Alltel, working as an Outside Plant Engineer. Pete believed there was only one way to get a job done: "the right way," tackling every task with hard work and determination. 

Pete enjoyed golf, boating, playing cards, completing crossword puzzles, reading, and watching the Cleveland Indians and his beloved Cleveland Browns. Most importantly, he loved being with his family, hosting weekly Sunday morning breakfasts, St. Patrick’s Day gatherings, and the annual October family road trip to the cabin in the Pennsylvania mountains.

Pete was the patriarch of the Urquhart family, and while he has left this earth, his legacy will live on forever through the actions of his loving family.

The family is holding a private celebration of Pete's life.