Obituary of Donald W Lumpa

Donald W. Lumpa, 86 of West Branch died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the Crestview Specialty Care Center in West Branch. Funeral services will be held at 11am Monday, May 23, 2016 at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with a time of visitation beginning at 10 am and continuing during a luncheon following the services at the funeral home. Burial will take place at the West Branch Cemetery where Military Honors will be bestowed. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Don’s memory to the West Branch American Legion. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the funeral home website @ www.gayandciha.com. Donald William Lumpa was born March 30, 1930 in rural Johnson County, Iowa the son of John H. and Hilda (Niemeyer) Lumpa. He attended rural Johnson County schools. Following high school, he served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Don was united in marriage to Anita M. Barrett on October 17, 1957, in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. For a number of years Don was employed at Farm Service in Tipton, and for nearly 25 years worked for the University Of Iowa Department Of Athletics, his job was the Finkbine Golf course. His family includes his two brothers, Raymond Lumpa and John Lumpa both of Iowa City; one sister, Irene Steinbrech (Bob) of Solon; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Anita on June 11, 2004; a brother, William, and a sister, LaVerna Stutzman.