Arthur C. Lubbert
April 10, 2013
Arthur C. Lubbert, 55, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center.
Arthur was born May 12, 1957 in Des Moines and graduated from Hoover High School in 1975. He attended Drake University and graduated from UNI in 1980. Arthur had been a bus driver for Des Moines Public Schools since 2005 and previously did simulcasting at Prairie Meadows during race season. Prior to that, he worked for KDSM for 17 years and for IRIS.
Arthur was a wonderful son and called his mother everyday. He enjoyed boating, game night, diverse music and driving fast. He loved socializing and Sunday nights at B-Bops to get his $1 burger and chocolate shake. Arthur was a firm believer in “coupon clipping” and had a very dry sense of humor. He was an avid Hawkeye fan.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving spouse, Marty Murray-Lubbert; mother, Margaret Lubbert; and a host of extended relatives and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Lubbert.
The family wishes to extend their appreciation to Dr. Dan Buroker and his staff at John Stoddard Cancer Center.
The family will greet friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
jerri aschan/goodrich
04/12/2013
I am sorry to hear of arts passing it was a shock. You and margaret are in our thoughts and prayers. We have known each other for a very long time thru good and bad. We are thinking of you.
Jean Miller
04/12/2013
I never had the chance to meet Art, but felt he was a friend. We played games on facebook. Marty you have my heart-felt sympathy. I do know how hard it is to lose someone you love.
Steve & Diane
04/12/2013
To a very good neighbor whom we became friends with over the years. Someone as special as Art will never be forgotten. Art will remain in our hearts forever. We will deeply miss you, as so will Lizzy & Shaq (the kids)............
Marty if you need anything, we are here for you.
Cindy Wissler
04/11/2013
Art was a bus driver for Monroe Elementary's Metro Kids Summer Program. He would walk in and ask to use the intercom to make an announcement that always started "Good Morning/Afternoon Metro Kids.... who is ready to go ____? If you are come on down!! The Monroe office staff will miss your smile, great sense of humor, and love for our kids!
Beverly Stack
04/11/2013
Art you weren't just a friend.... you were my family..... holiday dinners with Marty, you and your mom made my house a home and l thank you for that. say hi to Rick up there l know he will be looking for his little brother. my heart is truly broken
Diane Sherer
04/11/2013
My prayers are with this family as they grieve the loss of this very special man. Marty my dear friend I am just a phone call away. May God's loving arms surround you with his love and help you heal.
Jeffrey Danielson
04/11/2013
Mrs. Lubbert, The lose of your son I know is hard. But I don't have any questions that he is in a better place. Take solice in the t half e fact that he is only out of our view till we shall all meet him again on th a t beautiful shore! God Bless!
Brent Beckett
04/11/2013
I will miss my good friend of many years. I thank god you were a part of my life. Marty I'm always here.
Dan Richardson
04/11/2013
Whew Art, where do i begin? First what a true friend you were to someone when you made them a friend. Your smile, Your humor, Your caring touch for others and Your Will never to give up on life to the end. You fought hard and it showed that you cared about life. I will always remember our days working at Next Door Restaurant and going out late after work and scooping the Loop and you used to scare me with your fast driving as i was convinced we were gonna get stopped and go to jail lol, but we never did. Thank you my friend for always being a friend to me and may you rest in peace now as you are up in Heaven with God. May God Bless You Always.
Karen Loehr
04/11/2013
Although I have only known Art for a few years, my heart is broken. Once we met, we became very good friends. Thank you for your friendship, I will miss you so much. Prayers to you Marty.
wendy wingfield
04/11/2013
Marty so sorry to hear of your loss
Sarabeth and Gary Maurisak
04/11/2013
Art - You had the best sense of humor and loved to laugh! You are a hero ! All our prayers for you and Marty. Rest in peace.
Pat Huffman
04/11/2013
Words cannot describe how I feel right now.
Art was a friend for years, and I was so proud to call him friend.
My heart and prayers are with Marty and family during this time of loss.
Rest in Peace my dear, dear friend.
Jeffery McCollom
04/11/2013
When I think of Art a few of the words that come to mind are... boisterous, big personality, ornery as all get out, devoted, honorable, principled and generous. Art, you will be missed.
David Whatling
04/11/2013
I grew up with Art. We went to the same junior high school and worked together at McDonalds on Merle Hay. We tore up a lot of Des Moines in those wild days of our youth. Lots of memories that I'll have forever, of Art...too many to tell. My deepest sympathies to the family and his loved ones.