Kathleen “Kay” Carol Kaemmer, age 88, was welcomed into the arms of angels on Friday, October 23, 2026. She was born in Sheboygan on December 5, 1937 to the late Frederick and Anna (Klauser) Kuehlmann She is a 1956 graduate of North High School in Sheboygan. On June 30, 1956, Kay married the love of her life, Bill Kaemmer. Together they raised four children: Debora, Billy, Carol and Dan.

Kay was a hard worker all of her life. She and her husband owned and operated Kaemmer’s Food Service in Sheboygan for many years, serving the community that they grew up in. She loved spending time with family and friends. Kay was a homemaker while the children were growing up, and the family fondly remembers her wonderful cooking, especially around the holidays. Sweets of any kind were always on the menu. She was an amazing seamstress, making the most beautiful Christmas stockings for everyone in the family, even the fur babies! She also made quilts for loved ones, tree skirts for Christmas, and Halloween costumes. Kay especially loved spending time with her best friend Pat, and had so many fun and memorable adventures together that the family called them “Laverne and Shirley!” Kay will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her!

Kay is survived by her children; Debora (Scott) Thiel, Billy (Tammie) Kaemmer, Carol Haese, daughter-in-law Tracey Kaemmer; her grandchildren: Rebecca (Matt) Flynn, Scotty (Alyssa) Thiel, Kim (Aaron) Nonhof John Paul (Sunshine) Haese, Nick (Marye) Kaemmer, and Nathan (Megan) Brion; her great-grandchildren: Wyatt, Bronson, Magnolia, Olivia, Poppy, Elena and Easton; her brother Bob (Sandy) Kuehlmann, brother-in-law Robert Kaemmer, and sister-in-law Donna (Tom) Knabe. She is further survived by her special friend Pat Schroeder, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, Kay is preceded in death by her husband Bill, an infant son, son Daniel Kaemmer, son-in-law John Haese, brothers Fred (Margie) Kuehlmann and Teddy (Betty) Kuehlmann, sisters Ruth (Ron) Laetsch, Joan (Charles) Kostmerchock; and sister-in-law- Judy Kuehlmann.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Countryside Manor Assisted Living Home and Allay Hospice Care for the care they showed to Kay and her family. Their warmth and compassion will not be forgotten.

A Celebration of Kay’s life will take place at Ballhorn Chapels, 1201 N. 8th St., in Sheboygan, on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 3:00- 6:00 p.m.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan.