Jamie Ahlemeier
December 11, 1980 ~ February 26, 2024
Jamie A. Ahlemeier, 43, of Gettysburg, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, in Gettysburg.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg, with Pastor Jeff Adel presiding. Burial will follow in the Gettysburg Cemetery. A prayer service will be 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, at the church, with visitation one-hour prior.
Jamie Ann Bretthauer was born December 11, 1980, in Denver, CO to Steve and Beverly (Alsop) Bretthauer. As a child, she was full of energy and always happy. Jamie received her education from Englewood High School and later completed her G.E.D.
Jamie was united in marriage to Kevin Ahlemeier of Gettysburg and welcomed three children: Kayden, Haylie, and Brynlie. She later met Deryk Drew and welcomed her baby daughter, Trynitie.
Jamie was a woman with a heart of gold, had a positive outlook on life, and was a strong believer. Above all, her children were her entire world.
Over the years, Jamie worked various jobs with Gettysburg High School, Avera Gettysburg Hospital and Oahe Manor, SD Women’s Prison, and the City of Gettysburg. When not working she did all she could to be present for her family and friends. She was a great friend with a giving heart and always made it a point to remember special days.
Jamie will truly be remembered for her infectious smile and the way she brought happiness to those around her.
Those who will forever cherish Jamie’s life are her children: Kayden of Gettysburg, Haylie of Sioux Falls, and Brynlie and Trynitie, both of Gettysburg; father, Steve Bretthauer, Parker, CO; mother, Beverly Alsop, Englewood, CO; paternal grandmother, LaVonne Bretthauer, Denver, CO; brother, Nathan Bretthauer, Colorado; step siblings: Erin Vincent and Dan Jowers; aunts and uncles: Kim and Tim Brown, Jerry Bretthauer, Sherm and Reg Alsop, Daniel and Robin Alsop, and James Alsop; and many cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Dale Bretthauer and uncle, John Alsop.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Jamie’s arrangements.
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Oh Jamie this took me by surprise. I have known you since middle school. You always had the brightest warming smile. This world lost a beautiful soul. Fly high beautiful. My condolences to your kids and famliy. This world is not going to be the same without you.
Omg I can’t believe your gone. Thanks for being such a good friend during my time in Gettysburg. And being my awesome back up at work My thoughts and prayers are with all the kids. Until we meet again my friend. ❤️
This news broke our hearts. We got to know Jamie and the kids when we lived in Gettysburg and our girls became good friends. Jamie, your kind soul and beautiful smile and personality welcomed us to the neighborhood. Your kids were the best and we adored your family. We are so sorry for you won't get to watch them all grow up in person but know you will be their guardian angel forever. Thinking of you kids and the family. So sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for Jamie’s family. She was truly a one of a kind person who made others feel loved and valued. I was blessed to have known her.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jamie rest in peace.
Sending my thoughts and prayers of strength and healing. Jamie was such a big part of my teenage years. Every birthday party. Every sleep over. Walking home from EHS. Being neighbors . I was blessed to be able to reconnect with her in 2016 after learning she has moved to South Dakota. Jamie, you will be missed my sweet friend.
Such a very nice young lady with wonderful kids. Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers.
My heart is broken for her beautiful children! Jamie shared understanding, support and compassion towards me as I sat by my husband’s hospital bed. May God and His angels wrap their love around Jamie’s family and loved ones as they mourn the loss of this beautiful young woman!
Ladonna Schneider
I loved you so much! I miss you so much! I loved it when we got to hand out in Gettysburg. You were such a great, nice, caring, loving, beautiful person. I'm going to miss you so much! It was fun to hang out at Queen City Classics. I wish you could come watch this year because I'm playing high school. So much prayers and love to Bryn and Tryn. And to family.