Hubert C. (Bert) Peltier, 90, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2015, with his family present. He was born April 6, 1925 in New York, New York and resided in Williamsburg, Virginia for the past 23 years, after having lived in Indiana, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Tokyo Japan, South Carolina, and Florida.
He graduated from Manhattan College in 1943 and Indiana University's School of Medicine in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army and Air Force. He was a physician in a private practice for pediatrics after receiving his M.D. He then served as Research Physician, Chief of Clinical Development, and Manager of Clinical Research for the Upjohn Company; Vice President & Medical Director for Bristol Laboratories; and then after having worked seventeen years for Merck Sharpe & Dohme Research Labs, he finished his career as Senior Vice President of International Corporate Affairs. He then served as consultant and interim Director of Medical Affairs for Sterling Winthrop. He was certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, served as Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, was a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Microbiologists, and the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics. He was also a member of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association where he served as Vice Chairman of the Research Section and Chairman.
Bert loved reading and music and was an accomplished pianist. Bert was an avid sports fan and loved to play golf, bridge, and poker.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joan, of Williamsburg; daughter, Jan Draber and husband, Skip, of Vienna, WV; daughter, Marcia Brinker and husband, Chris, of Wilmington, DE; daughter, Karen Riggert and husband, Dave, of Groton, MA; son, Bret William Peltier, of Kitty Hawk, NC; and son, Jeffrey Hubert Peltier, of Kennett Square, PA; grandchildren, Brandon Peltier; Ross and Lauren Draber; Eric, Ryan and Keith Brinker; Julie, Sarah, and Jacob Riggert; daughter-in-law, Nancy Peltier; sister, Margaret Stapleton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Edward Peltier.
A private service will be held in Williamsburg, VA at a later date.
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July 9, 2015
Iris and Pete Waal
Dear Joan, We were stunned to hear about Bert, and want to extend our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to you and your family as you face your loss. We were delighted to see you and Bert at the new Le Yaca last year, and fondly recall many earlier similar encounters. It was always a pleasure to visit with you and Bert, and earlier, to see him regularly when he was serving at local elections.
July 8, 2015
So sorry to hear that Uncle Bert passed away. I plan to have a mass said for him at Church and for your whole family. May God be with you all. Love to everyone!
July 8, 2015
jean and Arthur Fass
we are very sad.Bert will be missed by all. We send our deepest sympathy to his beloved family
July 7, 2015
Karen (Peltier) Riggert
July 7, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God has taken him in home. May god continue to comfort you and your family.
Angie Williams (Manassas Park, VA)
July 6, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of your loss Joan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much Love Mark, Joy, Ian & Reed Davis - Fort Wayne, IN
July 6, 2015
Angela Falwell
My deepest condolences to the family of Hubert Conrad Peltier. Mr. Peltier has found eternal rest, and may you find comfort in loving memories.
July 5, 2015
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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