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Kay P. Brummeyer (Beede), age 73, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire with family by her side. Having lived a good life, she is now in her wonderful, perfect heaven.
Kay was born on December 17, 1948 to the late Cecil and Muriel (Haugen) Beede in Eau Claire. Following graduation from Memorial High School in 1967, she attended UW-Stout in Menomonie. On July 25, 1970, she married Gary R. Brummeyer at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. God blessed Gary with a great partner for over 52 years.
For many years Kay worked as Dietary Manager for the Menomonie School District and was also owner/designer of Lakeview Floral. Kay continued working during her retirement with the family owned Culver's restaurant. She spent countless hours volunteering her time at church and within the community. Over the years, family and friends would receive a lovingly hand knitted afghan for births, birthdays, and Christmas.
She was a very loving, caring, and gracious person. Kay was like a sister to many and a devoted friend to all who were blessed to know her. She always put others before herself and saw the best in everyone.
She and Gary enjoyed spending many winters in Florida and time away with family. But her greatest joy was being with her precious grandchildren - watching them grow and play, and baking the best cookies.
Kay is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gary; sons, Cory (Kelly) and Chris; grandchildren, Connor and Kacie; brother, Gary (Sue) Beede; brother-in-law, Terry (Sandy) Brummeyer; sisters-in-law, Judy (John) Dimmick and Nancy (Michael) Hogan; nieces and nephews; Todd, Cameron, Lauren, Erin, Corrine, Brett, Thomas Jr., Tracy, Tyrone, Sonia, Ryan, Joey, Carrie, and Paul; many other family members and numerous dear friends.
She was preceded in death by father- and mother-in-law, Gilbert and Louise Brummeyer; brother-in-law, Thomas Brummeyer, Sr.; nephews, Todd and Troy Brummeyer.
Memorial Service: 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie (1306 Wilcox St.)
Visitation: family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at church
Interment: a private interment will be in Christ Lutheran/Halvorson Cemetery in Menomonie
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Christ Lutheran Church or the charity/organization of their choice in memory of Kay.
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Sheryl Manthei (Rudd)
It saddens my heart to hear of another classmate passing. My sympathies go out to her family and friends. May God keep her in the palms of his hands now.Sheryl Manthei (Rudd)
It saddens my heart to hear of another classmate passing. My sympathies go out to her family and friends. May God keep her in the palms of his hands now.Dennis Hoepner
So sorry to hear of Kay's passing. Got to enjoy her friendship from the time we moved to EauClaire in 3rd grade in Miss Adlers class at Boyd School then through high school. Always a joy to be around. She will greatly missed.
Jean Behnke (Wisnewski)
I remember Kay from school and she was always a nice and kind person. I 'am so very sorry to hear of her passing. Thoughts and prayers to her family. God Bless.
Ron Halpern
Deeply sorry to hear of Kay's passing. Another piece of our heritage, our lives, our collective soul, is gone.
Each time we hear of the passing of another one of our Classmates, our friends, our fellow travelers, it reminds us of how lucky we are/were to have known them. Someday we will all have the pleasure and joy of being together again. In the meantime, we remember how special it was to be, for whatever period of time we had, to be a part of each other's lives.
Ron Halpern
Deeply sorry to hear of Kay's passing. Another piece of our heritage, our lives, our collective soul, is gone.
Each time we hear of the passing of another one of our Classmates, our friends, our fellow travelers, it reminds us of how lucky we are/were to have known them. Someday we will all have the pleasure and joy of being together again. In the meantime, we remember how special it was to be, for whatever period of time we had, to be a part of each other's lives.
Ron Halpern
Deeply sorry to hear of Kay's passing. Another piece of our heritage, our lives, our collective soul, is gone.
Each time we hear of the passing of another one of our Classmates, our friends, our fellow travelers, it reminds us of how lucky we are/were to have known them. Someday we will all have the pleasure and joy of being together again. In the meantime, we remember how special it was to be, for whatever period of time we had, to be a part of each other's lives.
Wendy Clare (Richards)
Kay was such a fun, smiley friend. My heart goes out to her family during this sad time.
Sue Monty (Thomasgard)
I am so very sorry to hear of Kay's passing. She was one of my close childhood friends. We went through all 13 years of school together - from kindergarten through graduation. Kay, Sandy Ritsch, Mary Ehrhardt and I spent many fun times together throughout our gradeschool years. Kay was always a fun, caring person and was liked by everyone. I'm so thankful that we had a chance to talk for quite a while at our 50 year reunion. My sympathy goes out to her family. I know she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Kathleen Jorgensen (Church)
I think Kay was a friend to everyone. I was the "new kid" when we moved to E.C. at the end of our 7th grade year and my parents bought a place on the East Hill, Kay was quick to include me in everything. We often had a "gang" of us walking to Central Jr High together. She was a kind person and I can still hear her wonderful laugh! She will be missed.