Kate M. Grewe

Kate M. Grewe, age 66, of Farmington Hills, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Angela Hospice in Livonia.

Kate was born December 29, 1958, in Detroit, the daughter of Eugene and Elizabeth (Vaughan) Grewe. She graduated from Central Michigan University in 1985 with a degree in Recreational Education.

Kate worked as staff at Cyo Camps in her college summers, got her first job in a parks and rec crenter in Wyoming, MI, was on staff at Girl Scouts USA in Oakland County, and retired after 20 years as director of the Flamingo Senior Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Kate had a gift for organizing and making sure everyone had a good time. Recreation wasn't just her career-it was her personality. She was the one who planned the family gatherings, always making sure her nieces and nephews were included and having fun. Kate loved playing Uno, puzzles, and card games, and was a devoted fan of University of Michigan football, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers.

Kate was also active in her church and enjoyed participating in Bible studies.

Kate is survived by her siblings, Mary (Joseph) Abella, Eugene (Barb) Grewe, Jr.; Barbara Grewe and Charles (Sue) Grewe; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Kate was preceded in death by her parents and her long-time friend and house mate, Cheryl Bluhm.

The Grewe family will receive guests on Tuesday, October 14, beginning at 10 am until the 12-noon memorial service, at the funeral home.

Private interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.

Memorial tributes are suggested to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen or Habitat for Humanity.