George Joseph Streeter

Born on June 4, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Departed on July 4, 2025 in Palm Bay, Florida

George Joseph Streeter, of Palm Bay, Florida, 87, adored father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather and wonderful, wonderful friend passed away peacefully, July 4, 2025 at Palm Bay Hospital after a courageous battle with COPD. He was predeceased by his parents, LeRoy and Helen (Polly) Streeter; stepson, Eric Kemmler (Dorothy); and beloved wife, Ida Beatrice (Joy) Watts Streeter. Survivors include his son, David Streeter; daughter, Nancy Streeter; stepdaughter, Gretchen Elfand (Sam); stepsons, Hansel Kemmler (Barbara) and Kirk Kemmler (Debra); granddaughters, Stephanie Schoenberg (Scott), January Carmalt (David) and Jacqueline Fowler (Patrick); great-grandchildren, Michael, Spencer and Zoey Schoenberg, Ethan and Tommy Carmalt, Willie and Georgie Fowler; and so many other loving relatives.

George was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 4, 1938 and spent his childhood summers at a relative’s farm upstate. There was where his love for animals began. He was a true Dr. Doolittle, as animals always gravitated toward him, even wildlife. He was a long-time resident of Palm Beach and Melbourne, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia and considered himself a Southerner at heart. George was so proud to be a veteran and was in active service in the Navy for four years, where he spent all of his duty out to sea in the North Atlantic, down the east coast and in the Caribbean on the destroyer escort U.S.S. Vandivier (DER-540), honorably discharged as Machinist’s Mate 3 (MM3) and then four years in the reserve. He was a fiercely patriotic man who loved this country and our flag.

He was a glazier for most of his career, at times hanging off 30+ story skyscrapers in Atlanta. He was also a general contractor, licensed in Florida and Georgia, and oversaw commercial projects. George was an extremely skilled craftsman who created beautiful items and could build anything. He was a very avid and successful gardener who so enjoyed working in the soil.

The family would like to thank all of Palm Bay Hospital 2nd floor PCU staff for their expert care and tireless compassion and for a peaceful and dignified passing, and the staff of Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center who worked endlessly to bring George back to strength.

No funeral services are planned. Interment will take place at a later date in the Watts Family Cemetery in Loudon County, Tennessee. If planning a donation in memory of George please consider: Shriners Children’s Hospital or Tunnel to Towers Foundation:.
Shriners Children’s Hospital
Tunnel to Towers Foundation

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Gretchen Elfand from Washington wrote on July 20, 2025:
Dear George, you are missed so very much. You are a wonderful man and I am so grateful for having you in my life for 32 years. Because of you I was able to meet my mother after not seeing her for 30 years and that means the world to me. So thank you. For all that you were on this earth. I love you.
Cindy & Don Lang from Melbourne, FL wrote on July 16, 2025:
We are so saddened to hear of George's passing. We had such fun adventures with George over these past 10+ years. Nancy, thank you so much for sharing your father with us, he was and always will be such a dear friend. George was such a wonderful human being, and our dogs adored him!
Hans and Barb Kemmler from Malabar Florida wrote on July 15, 2025:
Rest in peace, George. You were loved by many, and will live on in them all. Thanks for loving my mom, Ida Beatrice, and taking such good care of her and doting over her. You were the love of her life. Thanks for loving and sharing a home with your daughter Nancy and enriching her life in so many ways. I wish we could have spent more time together, but we will catch up on the other side. We’ll share some good chicken there!
Doris Freyman from Lake worth beach wrote on July 15, 2025:
Condolences to the entire family. Nancy and I have known each other since 2nd grade. George AKA Duddy was the best. The fun dad. He will forever remain in my heart and I have always loved him as my own Duddy. ❤️
Candace/Candy Jones from Raleigh NC wrote on July 15, 2025:
Many fond memories of spending time with your family at your home in Palm Beach. Prayers to Family that You will know the peace that passes all understanding and God comfort your hearts at this time of grieving 🙏
Brett Schuster from Melbourne Beach wrote on July 15, 2025:
Will miss you George (Dad)