Katherine “Kay” Gizella Bronson, (nee Bolz), age 92, of Rochester Hills, passed away Thursday October 17th, 2019. Kay was born the daughter of Stefan and Katharina (Karbeiner) Bolz in Detroit on May 16, 1927. She graduated from Denby High School, class of 1945. Kay earned her Bachelors of Education degree from Michigan State University in 1949. She married Burton Bronson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Detroit on December 22, 1951. Kay taught junior high English for 30 years for Durand, Leslie, Yale, and Birmingham public schools, retiring in 1986. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church since 1955.
Growing up, Kay loved her brothers taking care of her and working at Sanders on Gratiot. In later years, she loved her grandchildren and great-grandson. Kay enjoyed watching them grow and being at their band concerts. She looked forward to time at the cottage up north at Lake Ann and winters in Florida, as well as antiquing, traveling, and gardening. Kay is survived by her loving husband Burt of 67 years; children Mary Kay (David) Frank and James (Cynthia) Bronson; grandchildren Katie and Garry (Ashley) Frank, Holly and Jake Bronson; great-grandson Ethan Frank; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Stefan and Katharina (Karbiener) Bolz; step-mother Mary Nichols; and grandparents Stefan and Margaretha (Bolz) Nameth and Jakob and Katharina (Roht) Karbiener; siblings Steve Bolz, Jacob (Stella) Bolz, and Joseph (Terry) Bolz. A memorial gathering and service will be held on 29 November, 2019 at Pixley Funeral Home in Auburn Hills Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be given to the College of Music at Michigan State University.
