Clifford A. Petiprin

Clifford A. Petiprin obituary, Montrose, MI

Clifford A. Petiprin

Clifford Petiprin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Guinn Family Funeral Homes - Montrose Chapel on Jan. 23, 2023.

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PETIPRIN, Clifford Andrew – of Montrose, age 65, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Medilodge of Montrose. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2023 at O'Guinn Family Funeral Home in Montrose, Michigan. The family will receive visitors on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Private burial will be at New Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the family for future designation.
Clifford was born May 29, 1957 in Flint, Michigan to the late Kayo and Juliana (Matsko) Petiprin. He grew up in Flint, Michigan and graduated from Hill McCloy High School in Montrose, Michigan with the class of 1975. Clifford attended Ferris State University. On September 18, 1982 he married Veronica Clark in Montrose, Michigan at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Prior to his retirement in 2006, Clifford worked for GM as a Fork Truck Driver at the V-8 Engine Plant with 30 years of service. He was a member of the Barron Motorcycle Club for 10 years and also the UAW Local 659. Clifford enjoyed racing RC cars, trucks, and boats with his son. He also liked camping, fishing, working on cars, and being a "Supervisor." The family ask everyone not to use perfume or cologne because of family asthma.
Surviving are: Wife of 40 years, Veronica Petiprin; Children, Kerilyn Petiprin, Cody Petiprin; Cousin, Kim (Lou) Matsko-Harris; Mother in law, Sharon Clark; Sister in laws, Frances Heystek, Patricia (Derek) Clark, Nora (Amy Behmlander) Clark; Niece, Jordan Clark; Nephews, Richard Heystek, Anthony Heystek, Ryan Clark. He was preceded in death by his Parents; Grandparents, Chuck Millington, Hazel Petiprin-Millington, Andrew (Juliana) Matsko; Uncle, Richard Matsko; Brother in law, Christopher Heystek. Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.
O'Guinn Family Funeral Homes
Montrose Chapel
(810) 639-6181
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