Claudia Piegdon

PIEGDON, CLAUDIA- Of Burton formerly of Hamtramck, age 73, died Sunday, October 19, 2025, at StoryPoint Assisted Living of Fenton. 

Per Claudia’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or services at this time. Claudia’s cremains will be interred at Great Lakes National Cemetery with her husband Alfred.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots or the American Cancer Society. 

Claudia was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 28, 1951, the daughter of the late Joseph and Denise (Lienard) Papcun. 

She graduated from Hamtramck High School in 1969.

Claudia married Alfred Piegdon on July 29, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan. 

She was a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and loved card making. She was known to make every craft you can imagine.  

She was a Girl Scout leader and was also a recruiter and trainer for the Detroit Girl Scout Council. 

She was an Administrative Assistant at Bendle Schools, retiring in 2012. Despite living through significant health issues, Claudia was admired for her positivity and strength. 

Surviving are her children, Lisa (Roderick) Black, Monique Piegdon, Dawn Piegdon (Leonty Fineran), Scott (Sherrie) Piegdon, and Nicholas (Lisa) Piegdon; 5 grandchildren, Michael Lamer, Madison Piegdon, Nicholas Piegdon, Evan Piegdon, and Jack Piegdon; Siblings: Sandy (Mike Kolkjen) Laurence, Allan (Arlette) Papcun, Joann (Gary) Lesniewski, Peggy (Robert) West, Marty (Kim) Papcun, Joel (Cassie) Papcun, Craig (Linda) Papcun, and brother-in-law Robert Montroy. 

She was preceded in death by husband Alfred F. Piegdon, and youngest sister Susan Montroy.