Apr 28, 2021
ESCANABA Kathryn M. “Kay” Perow-Ammel, 74, of Escanaba, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at her daughter’s home following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Escanaba on March 11, 1947, the daughter of Emil and Clara (Kleiman) Perow. Kay graduated from Holy Name High School in 1965 and attended college in DePere, Wis.
In 2001, she married Bernard Ammel in Escanaba.
Kay spent the majority of her years working in the business office at OSF St. Francis Hospital until her retirement. She took pride in tending to her flower beds. Kay always looked forward to traveling to music festivals with family and friends, old country music ran through her veins. She grew up with a love for the lake. Kay was fond of the water and enjoyed camping, fishing, and taking care of her pet ducks, who were her “loves”. She was a member of the Northern Lights YMCA and the Escanaba Eagles. Kay loved to laugh, and it was infectious to those around her. Her famil