Peter R. Dagger

Peter R. Dagger, 66, passed away on March 14, 2026, at his home in Apex, North Carolina. He was born on April 23, 1959, in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, to the late Raymond K. Dagger and Marjorie A. Kasich Dagger, and was raised in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. Over the years, Pete also lived in Tiona, Pennsylvania, and Savannah, Georgia, before settling in Apex, North Carolina.

Pete was an ASE Master Mechanic and took great pride in his work. He was a member of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction Scottish Rite and Joseph Warren Lodge No. 726 F. & A.M. of Pennsylvania. In his free time, Pete enjoyed hunting and was a devoted NASCAR fan.

Pete is survived by his son, Jeremy Dagger; his siblings, Steven Dagger (Sharon) of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania; Rayann Dagger Kovacik (Russ Floyd) of Tybee Island, Georgia; and Brad Dagger (Naomi) of Laguna Hills, California. He also leaves behind a beloved niece and several nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pete’s memory to Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/memorial-page/peter-dagger-apex-nc/

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