Jerre Brammeier

Jerre Brammeier

February 20, 1939 – May 29, 2024

Jerre Brammeier (McWha), 85, Lincoln, NE, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, community activist, friend, and passionate Methodist.

Born on February 20, 1939, in North Platte, NE, she peacefully died at home with her family by her side on May 29, 2024. Jerre had a natural leadership presence and strong communication ability to get things done. The Methodist Church played an active role in her life. Jerre went to Nebraska Wesleyan University, where she met the love of her life, Roland Brammeier, and married on April 24, 1959. She graduated from Arizona State University in 1970 and taught elementary school in AZ & CA. Her love for Victorian antiques led her to be featured in national interior design publications. She owned Zink Hardware store in Sterling, NE, and Victoria's Cousin Curiosity Shop, an afternoon tea and antique shop in Lincoln, NE.

Jerre served as President of the Women's Welcome Club of Lincoln, St. Paul UMC Finance Committee, and the Tucson Armory Park Neighborhood Association. She was on the Near South Neighborhood Association Board, National Honor Society, Voice of Democracy Winner, Job's Daughters, Camp Shoshoni, Sherwood Music School, Chicago, IL, and National Forensic League.

She loved to shop, traveled extensively, played bridge and enjoyed playing piano. Most importantly, she cherished her friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Dupree McWha and Esther McWha; her husband, Roland Brammeier; and her brother, John McWha. She is survived by her sons: Matthew (Cynthia), Lincoln, NE; Mark (Andrea), Santa Monica, CA; second mom to Sheila Chavez, Luis Gloria, & Linda Wingate. Grandchildren: Clayton, Miranda, Brittany, and Jack. Great-grandchildren: Kaius, Makayla; nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be at St. Paul United Methodist Church of Lincoln, NE, on June 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.. Memorials will be donated to the St. Paul UMC building fund.