Patrick Eugene Lampe, 71, passed away comfortably at his home in Gold Canyon, Ariz., his wife Vickie and his children at his side, on Dec. 31, 2023. He was born on Dec. 12, 1952, in Fort Dodge. Pat attended school in West Bend through 7th grade. The family then moved to a farm south of Dow City and Pat attended Dow City School graduating in 1971. After working a couple of years at miscellaneous jobs, he found his lifetime career as a UPS Driver. Pat married Vickie Laubscher on April 13, 1991. They were known as the ultimate married couple spending very little time apart from each other and created a wonderful life together. Pat retired after more than 30 years with UPS.
Pat was a faithful and devoted member of the Catholic Church, and his faith was very important to him. After retirement Vickie and Pat enjoyed a life of travel interspersed with spending time on Table Rock Lake in Missouri and their winter home in Gold Canyon, Arizona.
Pat loved his family and enjoyed spending quality time with them. He was devoted to his children. However, it was well known that the grandchildren were the light of his life. Family vacations were always a priority. Snow skiing, boating, cruises and vacations were just a few of his favorite things to do with family and friends. The couple enjoyed hosting and Pat loved being the ultimate party planner and was known for his organizational skills. He excelled at making sure everyone was having a good time. Everyone knew that if you needed any advice or assistance on any project that Pat was the one to call. He was a respected and active member of any community that he lived in. He will be missed greatly by all those who knew and loved him.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Ethel Morrow and Eugene Lampe; parents-in-law, Ralph and Irene Laubscher; and siblings-in-law, Dan Gaul, Dennis Ohl and Lesli Lampe. He is survived by his loving wife, Vickie Lampe; his children and grandchildren, Scott and Carrie Russmann and their children, Jackson and Taylor, Todd and Heather Lampe and their children, Jordan, Marshall, Griffin, Tucker and Brooklyn, Tyler and Andrea Lampe and their children, Natalie, Nick, Joey and Alec, Dusty and Tracey Russmann and their children, Ryan and Paige, Travis Lampe and Amanda Hinkel and Trisha and Cole Crawford and their children, Jayden, Makenna, Seth and Cora; his siblings, Sheryl and Arnie Boysen, Terry and Jan Lampe, Cindi Ohl, Doug Lampe, Luann and Ward Ryon, Kim and Buck Hoffmeier and Tami and Steve Short; siblings-in-law, Debbie Gaul-Rusch and Ross Rusch, Rolly and Renita Laubscher and EveVonne and Jim Muff; stepmother, Sandy Lampe; and many other relatives and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dunlap. Rev. Joel McNeil presided over the service. The musicians were Sabrina Cogdill and Mandy Sandvold. The pallbearers were Paul Assman, Larry Heller, Jeff Lampe, Nate Ohl, Ron Reimers, Mark Scott, Tom Staley and Greg Stinn. Pat’s final resting place is at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap was in charge of arrangements. www.foutsfuneralhome.com
