Lumpa, William J.

William J. Lumpa, 79, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, at Mercy Iowa City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Dec. 28 at Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in West Branch Cemetery.

William Joseph Lumpa was born May 25, 1932, in Johnson County, Iowa, the son of John and Hilda (Niemeyer) Lumpa. He attended West Branch schools. On Feb. 13, 1955, he was united in marriage to Janet Mickelson in Iowa City. Bill had been employed with Foster Trucking for 22 years and West Branch Farm Supply, where he managed the Oasis Elevator for 14 years.

He enjoyed playing cards, working in his yard and sharing time with grandchildren and following them in all their activities.

He is survived by his wife, Janet of West Branch; four children, Robert (Debra) Lumpa of Saudi Arabia, Katherine (David) McIlrath of West Branch, Dean (Carol) Lumpa of West Branch and Dale (Kay) Lumpa of Denver, Colo.; three brothers, Raymond Lumpa and John Lumpa of Iowa City and Donald Lumpa of West Branch; one sister, Irene (Bob) Steinbrech of Solon; and nine grandchildren, Katie, Craig, Brian, Mark, McKenzie, Jesse, Mariah, Matt and Jillian, who have all given him many years of pleasure.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, LaVerna Stutzman.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Branch First Responders or a charity of the donor's choice.

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Published Dec. 26, 2011, in The Gazette