1981
2025
Aaron Amptmeyer, age 44, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 after experiencing a medical emergency while playing hockey with friends. He is survived by his wife Allison Amptmeyer and their beautiful and sweet daughter, Holland Marie Amptmeyer. Also surviving are his father Albert Amptmeyer, Jr., brother Albert (Lorie) Amptmeyer III, in-laws Rick and Susan Riddering and Pam and Fredi Koltes; sister-in-law Anne Riddering (Kevin), step brothers-in-law Chad (Rhonda) Henson and Nick (Rebecca) Henson. Cherished uncle to Audrey Amptmeyer and Rose and Louis Henson. Also surviving are aunts and uncles: Jerry (Karen) Vrshek, Terry (Carole) Vrshek, Albert (Patty) Vrshek; and many cousins. Preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Amptmeyer and aunt Sharon Vrshek.
In addition to his immediate and extended family, Aaron is survived by numerous brother and sister police officers in NW Indiana whom he loved and served with. He started his career as a police officer in 2005 in Gary before transferring to the force in Dyer in 2007, and joining the St. John Police Department in 2018, rising to the rank of detective and commander of the Northwest Regional SWAT Team, where he led a team of highly-trained sworn officers from 11 police departments located throughout Lake County.
Aaron was a great leader and problem solver, which suited him well in his profession and his personal life. He could fix just about anything, or build it if it needed to be constructed. His personality was warm and he had a special way of lighting up a room and making people feel seen. He drew people in, made them laugh and feel like they mattered. He loved good adventures especially when sunshine, a beach or pool, and good food was involved. He probably was happiest though when he was laughing, floating in the ocean or just surrounded by people he cared deeply about.
But what brought the biggest twinkle in his eye was spending time with his little girl, Holland. You’d be amazed at how Aaron, the SWAT commander, could design a hair-do for her, or build the coolest girl fort in the town, or play Barbies for hours. Aaron was a wonderful dad through and through, and the biggest softy when Holland would ask for a new toy, a donut or an ice cream treat while they were together.
Girl dad, loving friend, hard-worker, funny guy, helper, leader, loyal son, warrior. These are a few of the many ways to describe Aaron, who will be missed dearly by all those who loved and knew him. To honor his legacy, pick one of those words and make the world a better place by modeling it to those you love.
Visitation Monday, August 18, 2025 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. directly at Faith Church 100 W. 81st Ave., Dyer, IN. Funeral service Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Church, with Pastor Dave Weemhoff officiating. The funeral service will be live-streamed at wearefaith.org/memorial/. Please note that the link will not go live until about ten minutes prior to the service.
Memorial contributions to help fund Aaron’s daughter Holland’s education fund may be made in support of the Fraternal Order of Police at St. John FOP #204 Centier Bank, 11033 W. 93rd Ave. St. John, IN 46373
Toni Ebeling
Yesterday
Aaron you will be truly missed
Stacy Brown
August 19, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. The highlights that have gone out on all the good you have done in your career is amazing! So proud of all of your accomplishments! What an amazing idol for your daughter. Thank you for your service.
Leslie and Kevin Devine
August 19, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Bill and Nancy Johnson
August 18, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you find comfort in the love and support surrounding you during this difficult time.
Peter Kravetz
August 18, 2025
Meeting Aaron at the gym and getting to know him..Aaron was friendly, funny, encouraging, and a great conversationalist. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He touched many with his words. Our prayers are with the Amptmeyer family.
Jonathan Petersen
August 18, 2025
On behalf of the Town of Munster, the Town Council offers our deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of a fine officer.
Conrad & Mary Golonka
August 18, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom James
August 18, 2025
Rest in peace brother. May God and His angels watch over your family forever.
Dan Wynn
August 15, 2025
Rest easy buddy, I will miss Not running into to you at Stracks grocery store shopping w Holland or seeing your squad in the drop off lane at FRA...becoming your friend over these years was truly an honor. You always were there for me whenever I needed a hand and I am forever grateful for your friendship brotha...The world is a lesser place without you! But heaven did gain one hell of a warrior! Until we meet again my friend, God Bless You !
Natalie Bako
August 14, 2025
I remember you as a classmate at Lake Central, I would often see articles highlighting your career and all the good you did for NWI. Thank you for your service and I will be praying for your family.
Carl Ostrowski
August 13, 2025
Aaron, hey buddy, I don't know how to even begin this, I am at a loss for words when I heard the news about your passing.
It will be said and it's all been said in your life story in your obit. I am heartbroken, I'll miss being on the ice with you during the old pucker's skates. I'll miss talking with you and texting with you from time to time. I'll miss seeing you around the neighborhood as a neighbor and also as a police officer protecting the citizens of St. John and Northwest Indiana.
Plain and simple, "I'll miss you friend! "And a big thank you for being part of countless people's lives including ours. Love you buddy! Rest easy, God bless you. Condolences to the entire family, the entire law enforcement family of Northwest Indiana, and the Hockey family of "the old pucker's hockey team "
Jenna Smith
August 13, 2025
I didn’t get to meet you, Aaron, unfortunatelyI wish I didbut nothing could compare to the love you brought my best friend, Brittany. I felt the love in every pic/video/snap/text she sent me. She felt seen, loved, and understood and taken care of. She was so excited to be apart of you and your daughter’s world! I was told Holland went to FRA and as an alumni, I was so excited for Holland! FRA gave me some of my best memories in life! Aaron, you were such a real hero and gentleman! I thank you for giving her your heart and trust and everything as did she. Once you earn the trust and love of Brittanywoofyou are so lucky! She surrounds you with her powerful love and protects you to the ends of time! I’m glad you got to feel her love and protection! Know you always will!
Jan Watson
August 13, 2025
I knew Aaron for many years, I was their family’s waitress every Saturday morning at RTC restaurant, they were such a loving family, the boys were so respectful, may he rest in peace, my thoughts and prayers are with his family
Franciscan Health Spiritual Care Dept.
August 13, 2025
Dear Amptmeyer Family
God knows your sorrow and seeks to remind you that you are not alone. As God welcomes Aaron home, He reaches out to you with comfort, mercy, and love. We are keeping your family close in our thoughts and prayers.
Please feel free to reach out to us if we can be of any assistance at any time.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful saints." Psalm 116:15
Lt. Jacob Wright President, Whiting F.O.P. Lodge #68
August 13, 2025
Dear Amptmeyer Family,
Although this post cannot stop the sadness, hurt, and emptiness you feel, we hope that it shows you that we feel it with you during this time of tremendous loss and grief. There is a deep loss among us in Law Enforcement who worked with and alongside Aaron.
Aaron’s strength, courage, and bravery will be remembered today and every day. Take comfort in knowing that your loved one served his Country, State, and Community, with Distinction, Honor, and Bravery.
Det. Aaron Amptmeyer, we thank you for your service, you will be greatly missed as an Officer and a friend.
Rest in Peace Brother.
Whiting F.O.P. Lodge #68
Lisa
August 12, 2025
Aaron, Thank You for being an enormous glue for this huge community and holding all of us together. Eternal memory.
Becky Plantinga
August 12, 2025
I never had the pleasure of meeting Aaron, but I know Allison, sister Annie and mostly their mom Pam. My heart breaks for your entire family, Especially Allison and little Holland. I am so sorry for your loss and will be lifting you up in prayer during these extremely difficult time. Much love and hugs, Mrs. P. (Grimmer Music Office).
Paul Goddard
August 12, 2025
Aaron thanks for being a friend over the years and making all these concerts the last month a much better time. Your passion for your team was something incomparable to anything. You never left me out of the loop and always made sure I was included with the doings of the team and the perks of some of the best challenge coins out there. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Connie Bernardi
August 12, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
John Zenone
August 11, 2025
Rest in peace my brother.
Linda Boros
August 11, 2025
Thank You for your Service to our town, Aaron. Thoughts and Prayers to all who knew and loved Aaron; as I didn't know him personally, reading, he surely was loved by many. May he rest in peace.
Vanessa Breese
August 11, 2025
Condolences from my family to yours!
Fred Postma
August 11, 2025
He is to be honored by the public for his service. Thank you, Aaron.
Steve O’Malley
August 11, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Garry DeVries
August 11, 2025
Aaron was a good man. He always had a smile on his face when I would see him and was kind to everyone around him. This community had lost a good one.
Debbi Jackson
August 11, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kenn Cmelo
August 11, 2025
Rest in peace my friend....
August 11, 2025
Rest in peace. Memory Eternal.
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