He was born on July 15, 1948 in Wisconsin the son of the late Robert M. and Ruth (Ives) Colvin. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 from the U.S. Coast Guard serving from 1966 - 1988. Peter had many passions, one being the great outdoors where he lived after retirement. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and the cold that upper Michigan brings. He was a devoted husband and father and a good friend.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ruby R. Colvin; one daughter, Jennifer Jacob (Robert) of Fredericksburg, VA; one son, Michael Colvin (Stephanie) of Fredericksburg, VA; three brothers, Brian Colvin, James Colvin, Bruce Colvin; one sister, Marcia Sidwell; three grandchildren, Felix Colvin, Christopher Jacob, Rozlyn Jacob.
Graveside services will be held 11:00am Monday, May 10, 2021 at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA 22172.