Andrew Sharp Peacock

Andrew Sharp Peacock passed away on Friday, April 16 at his home in Austin.

Born on February 13, 1939 in Melbourne Australia. He had an extraordinary life, which he lived with spark and love of his country.

Andrew was elected to the Australian Parliament in 1966. His career was marked by excellence. He served as Minister for Foreign Affairs, External Territories, Defence and the Army during his years in Government. He received the highest honours of three countries, Australia, Papua New Guinea and Japan. In Austin, he was as a Board Member of the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

Having first become Minister for the Army in Australia in 1969, he was then appointed the Minister for External Territories where he oversaw the smooth transition of Papua New Guinea from its status as a protectorate of Australia since World War I.

In 1975 he was appointed the Minister for Foreign Affairs. He went on to become Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Industry and Commerce and Minister for the Environment.

Andrew was leader of the Liberal Party between 1983-1985 and 1989 – 1990. He was well respected by his Parliamentary Colleagues on both sides of the aisle. He was an admired politician throughout the world.

Between 1997 and 1999, he served as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States where he excelled in the service of his Country.

For three decades he was a political leader who, whether in Government or Opposition, international figures often turned to for advice and wise counsel.

Handsome, and urbane, Andrew traversed the world stage with great ease. Deeply knowledgeable about world affairs, he was comfortable in any country and in any situation.

To go with his immense charm and good looks, he had a razor sharp mind, honed no doubt by a law degree from the prestigious University of Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia.

He is survived by his wife, Amb. Penne Korth Peacock, three daughters, Caroline Cordeaux, Ann Peacock and Jane Chapple-Hyam and three grandsons, Andrew Kroger, Woody Kroger and Christopher Cordeaux.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Harry Ransom Center in Austin, Texas. https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/utgiving/online/nlogon/?menu1=HR**

A private service will be held and can be seen via live stream on Thursday, April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. at the following link. http://gsaustin.org/special-services-and-presentations.

Serving as pallbearers are: Rudolf Bekink, Tom Granger, Wally Loewenbaum, Edmond McIlhenny, Andrew Stewart, Fritz Korth, James Korth, Christopher Cordeaux and Jerry Clark.