Sarah Catherine Strieter

Sarah Catherine Strieter passed away on Jan. 25 , 2012, at the age of 63.
She was born in Grundy, Va. Her parents were from Weston, W.Va. She grew up in Alexandria, Va., and considered Alexandria her home.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Walter Strieter; and one daughter, Anna Strieter of Hampton, Va.
Sarah retired from federal service, in 2005, after 30 years of service. She started her career at the Pentagon working in the Judge Advocates Office, Deputy Chief of Staff Logistics, and lastly in Office of the Secretary of Defense. She had a break in her career when she went to Germany with her husband and daughter. She returned to federal service at Fort Monroe, working for Deputy Chief of Staff for Base Operations Support, and then in the Safety Office. Sarah, after retiring, found her real love with horses, and always referred to herself as Beau’s Butler.
There will be a family and friends visitation in Newport News at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 12893 Jefferson Ave., on 3 Feb., from 1600 4 p.m. to 1900 7 p.m. 2012. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery, section 66, on 6 Feb. 2012, at 1400 hours 2 p.m..