Peter was born on December 21, 1933 in Seoul South Korea to his father, Ki Man Rhee, and mother, Sin Rye Min. He moved to the United States to go to college, and graduated with honors from the Missouri Teachers College. He enjoyed a long career in the food and beverage management field, working at Trader Vics and for the Marriot Corporation. Later, he would become a small business owner, buying and selling antiques with his wife, Yoko.
Peter is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Yoko Rhee; son, Walter Rhee of Fairfax, Virginia, and step-daughter Christina Likness of Pensacola, Florida; sister Kyung Ae Rhee and brother Kyu Sub Rhee of Seoul South Korea, sister Hye Ja Ahn of Federal Way, Washington, brother Bill Rhee of Fairfax, Virginia; sister Kyonghee Hahm of Rockville, Maryland; and his grandchildren, Colin, Kristen, and Noah.
Peter requested his ashes to be scattered at sea and a portion to be interred with his family in Seoul, South Korea. Rest in Peace, Peter. We will remember you always.
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