Peter John Roake Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Peter John Roake (Fort Walton Beach, Florida), born in Portland, Oregon, who passed away on March 17, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Peter John Roake to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Roake and Jeanette Roake; his parents-in-law, Edwin and Rhona Nelson; and his niece Alexandra Inskeep.

He is survived by: his wife Marni Nelson; his children, Dr. Brian Roake (Leslie), Ash Roake (Vivi) and Jenni Nowak (Blaiss); his grandchildren, Trevor, Gavin, Lila, Isla, Olivia, Zoe, Sophia and Siena; his sisters, Judith Perry and Jill Inskeep (John); his brothers-in-law, Scott Nelson (Ann) and Greg Nelson; and his nieces and nephews, Victor Perry (Karen), Robert Inskeep, Nicole Inskeep, Alex Braconi (Mark), Chris Nelson (Milena) and Kara Francis.

If anyone would like to donate in his memory, please consider: Trinity United Methodist Church403 Racetrack Rd. NWFort Walton Beach, FL 32547Children in Crisis100 Luke's Way.