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"Up, up the long delirious burning blue; I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace.

Where never lark, or even eagle flew; And while with silent, lifting mind I've trod

The high, untrespassed sanctity of space; Put out my hand, and touched the face of God."

JOHN GILLESPIE MAGEE JR. '40, FROM THE POEM "HIGH FLIGHT"

Peter LaReau '80

Man of Avon: Peter LaReau '80

Peter William LaReau, 54, of Anderson, SC, devoted, loved husband and soulmate of 28 years to Lisa Verderame LaReau and their beautiful fur babies, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2017. Originally from Canton, CT, Peter was a 1980 graduate of Avon Old Farms Preparatory School and 1984 graduate of Bethany College. After college, Peter used his degree in Social Services but soon realized his passion was bodybuilding. Peter was an extremely successful competition body-builder and competed in the sport for most of his adult life. Of his many successful bodybuilding achievements, most notably are his wins at amateur Mr. Universe, Mr. America, and Mr. USA. After his career in bodybuilding he was a self-employed personal trainer who changed the lives of many. We invite you to see a complete listing of Peter's many accomplishments at www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. He was predeceased by his loving parents, Leonel "Pete" LaReau and Sally Landon LaReau. In addition to his wife, Lisa, Peter leaves behind a beloved sister, Celeste LaReau Hughes (Mike Drew); three nieces, Sara Slabinski, Rebecca Adams, and Rachel Hughes; aunts, Nancy Linder, Jocelyn Isabell; and Marilyn Landon; an uncle, William Landon (Sandra); a father-in-law, Daniel J. Verderame (Paula); a mother-in-law, Sandra L. Verderame; three sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law. In respect of Peter's wishes, officiant services will not be performed, but a celebration of Peter LaReau's life will be held on April 9, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at 301 North McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29621. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC 

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