Ann Breymaier, a staff member at WEMU during the early
1980s (exact dates are unknown), died Aug. 28. She was
83.
Breymaier was a life-long student. She received her bachelor's
degree in 1948 from Ohio State University. After moving
to Ypsilanti with her husband in 1952, she began working
at WEMU and went on to earn several master's degrees from
EMU's English Department.
"She was quiet and very efficient," said Art Timko, WEMU's
general manager. "She always volunteered for the events
we had and was very business-like and old school regarding
her work ethic — which was very good."
Breymaier was involved with the First Presbyterian Church
of Ypsilanti, where she taught Sunday School, served as
the chair of the Christian Education Committee, sang in
the choir and edited the church newspaper. She also was
president of the Ypsilanti Garden Club and volunteered
at the Ypsilanti Food Co-Op.
She is survived by her son, Wally, of Ypsilanti; her daughter,
Tina Torres, of Angeles Camp, Calif; two grandsons and
two great-grandchildren.
Contributions to her memory should be made to The Sanctuary
at St. Joseph's Village or Arbor Hospice.
