Melissa Kaye Schwind

Melissa Kaye Schwind (Peterson) passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 following her brief battle with metastatic melanoma.

She met Aaron Schwind during her Senior year at Oconomowoc High School in 2002, they were married in 2008. They spent their time together traveling, attending Brewers games and local festivals. They welcomed their first and only child Jack in 2014. Melissa cherished all things related to her boys. She was a devoted wife and mother. Though her passing was too soon, she will live on in the cherished memories she created with many friends and family.

She was known in the neighborhood for her grand sidewalk chalk art, the source of the best snacks, the host of campfire and driveway hangouts. She’s everyone's cheerleader always encouraging others with a kind word or big hug. You may also recognize her from Bank Five Nine where she has been a loyal employee for the past eight years. Her generosity and gorgeous smile has improved our lives in countless ways.

Melissa will be deeply missed by all of her family, David "PD" Peterson, Kaye Peterson Daggett (Denny Daggett), Rick Daggett (Liz Daily Daggett), Rob Daggett, Kate Daggett, Tom O'Brian (Sharron O’Brien) Theresa Curtis, Steve O’Brien (Michelle Wildgen), Sean O’Brien, Erin O’Brien Barrier (Scott Barrier), Nicole Curtis Furrer (John Furrer), Sara Curtis Reese (Chris Reese), Amanda Kline (Reed Erkes), Jeff Brunk (Lisa Christian), Stacie Brunk Wynveen (Ben Wynveen), Art and Sis Brunk, Jody Ische (Adam Ische), Jim Schwind, Adam Schwind (Rachel Hink Schwind), Christian Schwind (Morgan Schwind),

She was preceded in death by William Peterson, Laura Peterson Brunk, Dick Peterson, Helen Peterson and Steve Kind

A private service with burial will be held at Pagenkopf Funeral Home and Glenview Memorial Gardens.

Melissa loved to host and would be delighted to have all of her friends and family gathered in one place for a final party! Join us in celebrating Melissa's life on August 3rd, 2023 from 5pm -8pm. The Club at Lac La Belle, 6996 Pennsylvania Street Oconomowoc WI, 53066

The Schwind family is grateful to the staff at Angels Grace Hospice for their care and support of Melissa, Aaron, and Jack. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Melissa’s name are appreciated to Angels Grace Hospice or AIM at Melanoma Foundation, https://support.aimatmelanoma.org/give/454431/#!/donation/checkout.