Peter Blauvelt Hopper

Peter Blauvelt Hopper, of Wolfeboro, NH, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026 in Framingham, Massachusetts surrounded by his family. He was born on December 15, 1950, in Morristown, New Jersey. Son of Dr. John Blauvelt Hopper Il and Frances Detrick Hopper. 

Peter graduated from West Morris Regional High School, Chester, New Jersey, in 1969. He earned his B.S in Metallurgy and Materials Science in 1973 from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA where he also enjoyed being a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. 

He worked for a variety of companies as a metallurgical engineer for over 40 years. Perhaps his favorite job was at Milwaukee Electric Tool Company where he headed up the Sawzall Business Unit. Peter held two patents for "Enhanced performance saw blade toothform patterns". He also was a long time member of the American Society for Metals, Metals Park, Ohio. Peter created and taught a 40 hour course on "Heat Treating and Failure Analysis" which he presented at ASM a number of times to help further the education of his fellow metallurgists.

He had a giving heart and openly shared his knowledge, tools, and experiences with both family and friends. His patient, enduring, steadfast love and generous nature set the tone for a beautiful life with his family. He enjoyed long bike rides, hikes, boating adventures, fast cars, and acquiring the latest computer or tech gadgets. He had a life long interest in photography and enjoyed his role as high school yearbook photographer. 

Peter made his confession of faith in Jesus while living in Ohio and was baptized, together with his wife, Barbara at Grace CMA in Middleburg Heights, Ohio.

Peter is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Row Hopper and their two sons, Andrew B. Hopper and daughter-in-law, Lauren (Shahian) Hopper (Sudbury, MA); and Timothy J. Hopper and daughter-in-law, Christina Pasquale (Olney, MD). He is also survived by his twin sister Anne Randolph Knutson and husband Eric Knutson (Lunenburg, MA); and his older brother John Blauvelt Hopper Ill (Brielle, NJ). He was blessed with six beautiful grandchildren: Liam James, Cameron Row, Maren McCarthy, John (Jack) David, Benjamin Row, and James Andrew.

Peter was predeceased by his father Dr. John Blauvelt Hopper and his mother, Frances Detrick Hopper. Calling hours will be held at Lord Funeral Home in Wolfeboro, NH, on April 10, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Peter's celebration of life service will be at First Congregational Church of Ossipee (FCCO) at 11:00 a.m. on April 11, 2026, with a luncheon immediately following. A private burial will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to either Lehigh University or Grace Missionary & Alliance Church in Middleburg Heights, OH.

https://alumni.lehigh.edu/ways-give or https://gracecma.org/give

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