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C. Peter Strong Obituary
C. Peter Strong, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 4th, in Garrison, NY. Born in NYC, he was raised in DC. Peter graduated from Putney School in VT in 1944, then served in the Marine Corps until 1946. He obtained an undergraduate degree in sociology at Yale in '48, then studied the cello in Paris before teaching at Pine Cobble School in Williamstown, MA. In 1954 he obtained an M.S. in Education from George Washington University and later, another M.S. in Political Science from Columbia University. In 1953, aboard a 47' yawl, Pavana, he skippered a transatlantic voyage to Norway where his father was serving as Ambassador. There he met and later married his wife of many years, Mette Hjort Mathiesen.
Between 1954-1957 he was engaged in programming and policy at Radio Free Europe, creating content supporting the Hungarian uprising. From 1959-1972 Peter served the American-Scandinavian Foundation; the last 10 of those years as President. He was also Chairman of the Board of Bankstreet College of Education, Trustee of the Hattie M Strong foundation and founder / director of the Conservation Society of Southern VT. In the late 60's he preserved thousands of acres of land and rivers in VT, while pursuing his interest in natural resource energy and raising organic pork. Music, sculpting, land conservation, skiing, sailing and tennis were steady passions throughout his life. Peter is survived by his beloved 6 children: Karin, Bente, Ingrid, Berit Leif & Finn, and 9 grandchildren.
Funeral Arrangements are under the guidance of Clinton Funeral Home- Cold Spring, NY www.clintonfh.com
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Haris M Awal
July 10, 2020
My deepest condolences to Peters surviving family members. He did great services for his family and country. Rest In Peace Peter.
Simone Taylor
July 9, 2020
My sincerest condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one, Please except my deepest sympathies.
Mary Ann Heinzen
July 8, 2020
What an incredible rich life your father lived. He sounds like an amazing man. My deepest condolences to Karin and the family.
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