Jessica Luedtke Deemer

Jessica Dawn Luedtke Deemer of Waukee, Iowa formerly of Chariton, Iowa died Friday, October 17, 2008 near Marshalltown, Iowa at the age of 24. Jessica was born in Iowa City, Iowa on July 17, 1984 to Kevin and Lori (Greubel) Luedtke. She was raised on a farm near Chariton along with Jason, her brother, and Jamie, her sister. Jessica attended school at Russell Community School until her sophomore year and transferred to Chariton High School. She was a dedicated student and loved to learn. Jessica graduated salutatorian from Chariton High School in 2002. She had completed enough college courses and entered into Indian Hills Community College as a sophomore. In 2003 Jessica earned her Associates Degree and went on to further her education at Simpson College in Indianola. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Marketing in 2005. Many memories were made during Jessica's high school years as she worked her first job in the pumpkin fields with her family. She also worked at Double Dip for Annie and Becca where Jessica was a very dedicated and loved employee. At the time of her death Jessica was employed at Principal Financial in Des Moines as a compliance ass...[more]

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ate. Jessica had one son Ty Deemer age 6. Above all, her greatest joy was being Ty's mom. She had a big heart and would sacrifice all for those she loved. Jessica was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. Jessica was a genuine friend to all. She was a natural when it came to decorating. Whether it was a friend's wedding cake or painting Ty's room, her creativity was endless. She has always loved to exercise and recently began biking and running. This past year Jessica participated in RAGBRAI, the Dam to Dam Run, and Living History Farms Race. She enjoyed the challenge and was always the one encouraging her friends along the way. Jessica is survived by her son Ty, her parents Kevin and Lori Luedtke, brother Jason Luedtke, sister Jamie Luedtke, all of Chariton, Iowa; grandparents: Bob and Colene Greubel, Lacona, Iowa; Orville and Joy Luedtke, Des Moines, Iowa; Joan and Bill Elliott, Indianola, Iowa; great grandparents: Paul and Veda Miller, Lacona, Iowa; mother-in-law Brenda Rumley, Chariton, Iowa; sister-in-law Ashley Rumley, Ottumwa, Iowa; grandmother Wilma Deemer, Lucas, Iowa; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Services will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa with Pastor Eric Hann and Pastor Paul Olson officiating. Burial in Salem Cemetery in Lucas County, Iowa. The family asks that memorials be made to Ty Deemer Trust Fund AT GREAT WESTERN BANK C/O JOHN HAMILTON, 201 N. MAIN ST., CHARITON, IA 50049