Melanie 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 and Reception at Springfield Oaks County Park/Oakland County Fairgrounds Activity Center (12451 Andersonville, Rd., Davisburg). 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. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Please leave a memory or condolence at the online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com