Katherine Buhr

Buhr, Katherine 1/14/1945 - 7/21/2022 Ann Arbor On the morning of July 21, 2022, Katherine Ann Buhr passed at the age of 77. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Stan and Kate Syrett in January of 1945. Kathy's love of sports began by listening to Tigers radiobroadcasts with her father on their back porch. She adored her mother, whose memory, and belongings she safekept for decades. From her youth, she maintained a delightfully dry sense of humor, quiet love for people, and an affinity for reading, filling her days with books and laughter. She graduated from Central High School and the University of Michigan in 1963 and 1967, respectively. She remained in Ann Arbor, making the college town her lifelong home. She remained an avid fan of Michigan sports always ending her rendition of the National Anthem with 'home of the brave Wolverines'. She met her husband, Richard Buhr, whom she married in 1973, and together they raised two children Elissa and Ben Buhr. She maintained a love for animals until her death, especially golden retrievers, homing three herself and adopting two more to leave to her children. She loved to travel and had many wonderful trips to the Caribbean Islands with her friends and various locations in the U.S. with the 'Knitting Ladies.' She loved pilates and exercised with a group that stayed together for 30 years. Later in life she became interested in video poker earning the unofficial title of the "Royal Flush Queen'. She also opened Top Drawer Designer Apparel in the city with her best friend and business partner, Diane Norman. Together, they ran the store for 28 years before selling the business and retiring in the Spring of 2020 saving her energy for a demanding two-year fight with cancer alongside her close family and friends. She accepted the fact that she would not win. As expected, cancer took its toll, but it never defeated her spirit, goodwill, or concern for those she left behind. Thoughtful, lovely, and sharp-witted through her last days, she is survived by her husband of 49 years, Richard, and their two children, Elissa and Ben; her brother, David (Diane) Syrett; her nephew and niece Steven (Andi) Syrett and Tamara (Jeff) Carl; and three grandchildren – Andrew (Leanna), Zachary, and Kate. Also surviving are brothers-in-law James (Cheryl) Buhr, Thomas Buhr, and sister-in-law Martha (Bill) Grimes and her many other nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Huron Valley Humane Society. A memorial service will be held at Muehlig Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, August 2 with visitation beginning at 1 pm and the service at 2 pm. Muehlig Funeral Chapel