Ila Mae Brehmer

March 16, 1935 - June 15, 2020

Ila Mae Brehmer, age 85, of Riverview, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Born on March 16, 1935 in Brownstown, Michigan, she was the daughter of August and Clara (Bargo) Konarske. On May 22, 1965 she married Robert Brehmer Sr. at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Flat Rock, MI. She was employed with Pennwalt Chemical Company in Wyandotte, MI in various administrative positions until retiring. Ila Mae was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brownstown, MI and served as Elkady President for the Flat Rocks Elks Lodge 1731 in 1964/1965. She joined the Elkadys in 1958 and was named the longest serving Elkady member in 2018. She also enjoyed Euchre and playing card games of all types. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and eight (8) siblings. She is survived by her children Rebecca (Milton) Abbott, Robert (Yvonne) Brehmer Jr. and Michelle Lodge; grandchildren Doug (Jocelyn) Abbott, Greg (Sarah) Abbott, Daniel (Nichole) Abbott and Jobe Lodge; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters Leona Abbott and Louella Machcinski. A private graveside service will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 11:00 am. Pastor Richard Hogan will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brownstown, MI.