Eve Kommel

GROSSE POINTE FARMS - Eve Kommel (a/k/a “AB”) died peacefully on March 18, 2024, nine days after a wonderful celebration of her 94th birthday surrounded by family. For all of us who knew and loved AB, there was no better way to say goodbye than at a party where she was the center of attention. AB was a force of nature and the sunshine in so many of the lives she touched.

Eve Kommel is survived by her daughters, Deby Wichterman (Bill), Jody Kommel (Chuck Rudy), her daughter-in-law, Patti Kommel, grandchildren Jeffrey Baxter (Cheryl), Blair Krueger (Keith), Lauren Shaffer (Matt), Scott Meyers, David Meyers (Shirley) and Will Meyers (Kate), and great grandchildren, Kyle, Max, Ava, Ari, Ellie, Blake and Annie. Eve is also survived by her sister Margot Gardner (Herbie), nephews Glen (Leslie) and Marty Gardner (Stephanie), nieces Lynn Orszig (Tom Cano), Laynie Klein (Paul), Judy Scatterday (Dave) and Nancy Fogelman (Danny). Eve Kommel was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Erica Corby, her husband of 47 years, Richard Kommel, her son, Eric Kommel and longtime companion Charles (Chub) White.

Eve Kommel’s accomplishments in life were many. After escaping Nazi Germany in 1939, she went on to marry, raise 3 children, earn degrees from WSU and U of M, teach at WSU, manage her husband’s medical practice, co-skipper 20+ Port Huron/Mackinac Races, become the first female Commodore of Great Lakes Yacht Club (and in the state of Michigan), become President of Planned Parenthood of Southeast Michigan and Southwest Florida, become President of Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Sarasota and so, so much more.

Eve Kommel lived an incredibly full life and will be dearly missed. Family and friends will come together this summer to celebrate her life. Donations may be made in memory of Eve Kommel to Planned Parenthood of Michigan, Jewish Family Services of Metro Detroit, Jewish Family & Children Services of Sarasota or a charity of your choice.

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