Laurie Ann Beuhler

Laurie Ann Beuhler died peacefully at Glacier Hills surrounded by family and friends on June 14, 2026. Born to Elizabeth (Huntington) and Robert Beuhler in November 1945, she was a lifelong resident of Ann Arbor. She attended Pioneer High School and graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She was an active member of the Alpha Phi sorority at Northwestern. After graduating, she moved back to Ann Arbor to teach 1st grade at Abbott Elementary School where she taught for almost 40 years. “Miss Beuhler” was a beloved teacher who was passionate about helping young students get off to a good start. Her love of teaching was evident by the annual requests parents made for their children to be in her classroom. Long after her retirement, many former students would recognize her and remark how much she had meant to them. Laurie’s colorful, flamboyant style reflected her inner joy for teaching. She loved to sing and dance, laugh, share stories, and enjoy life. She was a loyal and devoted member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, where she provided spiritual guidance to others through the Stephen Ministries program. At Westminster, she was an active member and participated in and spearheaded many church activities and charity events. She was a member of the choir and was a Deacon. When not teaching she loved to travel: Long Island to visit her family, California to visit friends, and the Bahamas, Hawaii, and Alaska. Laurie loved all beaches and her vacation destinations reflected this. She also loved the fresh water lakes of Michigan, and spent many a summer at her family cottage on Higgins Lake. She loved to sail with her brother, fish with her Dad, and read books to her nephews and great-nephews. Laurie’s loving, generous and benevolent manner was evident in her wide circle of close friends. Compassionate and cheerful, Laurie always looked on the sunny side and openly shared her enthusiasm for life. Her caregivers at All Seasons and Glacier Hills all counted Laurie as a favorite resident, and many of them are grieving her loss. She is survived by her brother Robert Beuhler and wife Lois of East Moriches, NY, and by her three nephews: Dr. Michael Beuhler and his wife Patti of Charlotte, NC; Christopher Beuhler and his wife Maggie and their sons Harrison and Henry of Vergennes, VT; and Dr. John-David Beuhler and his wife Blanche and their sons Lincoln and Quentin of Appleton, WI. In addition, she leaves behind many cousins, particularly Mary-Alice Wiland, who was a close friend and caregiver of Laurie for several years, numerous dear friends, and a close-knit Westminster family who will miss her calming and empathetic presence. A Memorial Service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103 on Friday, June 26th at 1:00pm. Memorials or donations can be sent to Westminster Presbyterian Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. To share a memory, please use the Share a Memory tab on this webpage.

Laurie Ann Beuhler

November 23, 1945 - June 14, 2026