Peter Maroon

Peter Michael Maroon, a father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2025, in Rexburg, Idaho, with two of his children by his side. He was 70 years old.
Born in Peoria, Illinois, on November 19, 1954, to Michael Maroon and Genevieve Sissin, Peter served in the U.S. Navy as a radar specialist from 1976-1982, where he traveled the world and developed a passion for aeronautics and aviation. These skills led him to a long and fulfilling career at Boeing, where he spent decades flying into lightning storms and developing critical technology that remains in use today on many commercial airplanes.
Beyond his professional achievements, Peter had a deep love for the water. He spent many joyful years boating at Alder Lake and in the Puget Sound, taking friends and family on adventures that included water skiing, island hopping, crabbing, and salmon fishing (he didn't learn until later in life that the salmon he was seeking were in the river just a few blocks away from his home). He was generous with his time on the boat and enjoyed "turning a prime rib" for his loved ones on special occasions and holidays.
In 2021, Peter suffered a stroke that required him to use a wheelchair for the rest of his life. A humbling and traumatic experience, Peter spent his last few years mending relationships and practicing kindness. His friends at the nursing home described him as sweet, caring and an all-around "good guy".
Peter is survived by his three children: Matthew Maroon (Mary), Melissa Young (Allen), and Ashleigh Maroon; his grandchildren: Emma, Levi, Andrew, Matilda, Lucinda and Reese; and his siblings: Tena Plewa, Joseph Maroon, Marianne Maroon, and Janine Cully.
A private ceremony remembering "Papa" will be held by Peter's children at a later date.
When Peter first started using his wheelchair, he commented how people would look at him differently or not look at him at all, so in lieu of flowers, the family asks that you go out of your way to be a little kinder to strangers or those who seem different than you.