Wayne L. Peters Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dr. Wayne L. Peters: July 5, 1940 - March 31, 2021. Wayne Loran Peters, age 80, of Holly, MI, passed away on Wednesday, March 31. The son of Loran and Florence Peters, Wayne was born in Pittsburg, PA. The family later moved to Michigan where Wayne graduated from Cooley High School in 1958. He began ROTC in high school and continued that path in college at Western Michigan University, where he began his studies in the field of education. He earned his Bachelor's in 1962 and his Master's in 1964. In time, he went on to obtain his doctoral degree from Michigan State University in 1996. After a successful career as a history teacher, high school principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent in districts around Michigan and Ohio, Wayne retired as Superintendent of Holly Area Schools in 1999. He finished his military career as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2000. He then began a second career as a consultant with Neola, an educational policy firm, working with school districts around southeast Michigan. Wayne married Sue Ellen Hunsberger in 1966. They enjoyed nearly 48 years of marriage and had two children, Heidi and Brad. Wayne was preceded in death by Sue in 2015. In his lifetime, Wayne enjoyed golf and travel with Sue, including many cruises with work associates. He was an avid reader and movie watcher, enjoying anything historical in nature. He was also a loyal MSU fan. Dr. Peters is survived by his children - Heidi (Bill) McClain and Brad (Heather) Peters - both of Grand Blanc, MI; grandchildren Kylie and Griffin McClain, and Gavin and Emileigh Peters; and his younger brother Norman Peters. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or via mail: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.