William I. Kamm

William I. Kamm Grosse Pointe Woods resident William Ipland Kamm, 84, died peacefully Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, surrounded by his family at St. John Hospital & Medical Center. Mr. Kamm was born April 5, 1931, in Detroit, to Wilbur and Nelly Kamm. He grew up in Grosse Pointe and lived briefly in Maryland during World War II. He graduated from Grosse Pointe High School and earned a degree in chemistry from Western Michigan University, minoring in physics and mathematics. He served in the Army Chemical Corps from 1955-1957. Mr. Kamm was a research chemist for Cook Paint and Varnish Company, later BASF, developing paint for Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp. and Chrysler Corp. He was a member of the Detroit Automotive Color Council and served one year as president. In his retirement, Mr. Kamm enjoyed duck carving and traveling to all parts of the world, with one of his favorite destinations being closer to home at Higgins Lake. He also enjoyed working with his fellow Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church members assisting with upkeep of the church building. Mr. Kamm was a member of the Senior Men's Club of Grosse Pointe. Mr. Kamm is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Harriet, whom he met at a Valentine's Day dance at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. He also is survived by his sons, John (Lorie) and David; grandchildren, Kristina and Steven and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Suzanne Jerger. Visitation will be held from Friday, 2-8, Jan. 29, at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods. Please contact the funeral home for more information. A memorial service will be held at 11 am Saturday, January 30, at Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, 19950 Mack Avenue. Donations may be made to the Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, 19950 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 or the American Red Cross.

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe Woods

20705 Mack

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

US 48236