Melanie L. Peterson

PETERSON, Melanie L. of Clarkston; passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2023; age 62.  Beloved wife of Eric.  Loving mother of Noah, Josh, and Jacob Peterson.  Loved daughter of Stephanie and the late Samuel Vranjes.  Daughter-in-law of Ken and Elaine Peterson.  Sister-in-law of Kaari (Andrea Lewak) Peterson.  Aunt of Natalya Peterson.  Niece of Bob Kanachki.

Melanie graduated from Michigan State University and belonged to Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.  She earned a master's degree from Oakland University but always remained a MSU Spartan.  Melanie was a longtime Special Education Teacher for both Waterford and Clarkston Schools. She was a dedicated Director of the Oakland County 4 H Fair.  Melanie enjoyed crafting, gardening, country music, cooking, and raising chickens.

Funeral Service Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 12:30 pm at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit on Tuesday starting at 11:30 am for visitation.

Interment Lakeview Cemetery.  Reception at Springfield Oaks County Park/Oakland County Fairgrounds Activity Center (12451 Andersonville, Rd., Davisburg).

Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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