Clifford Clarence Lampe
April 27, 2014
Clifford C. Lampe, age 89, of Altoona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, April 27, 2014. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Altoona with Pastor Bob McConnell officiating. Interment will be at Waukee Cemetery in Waukee, IA. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral in Altoona, IA. Memorials may be designated to Cornerstone Baptist Church in Altoona, IA.
Clifford Clarence Lampe was born the son of Henry Gus Lampe and Mary Ella (Lake) Lampe on June 5, 1924 in Bynumville, MO. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served during World War II. He was united in marriage to Marianne Sipi on March 15, 1952 in Des Moines, IA. The couple was blessed with three children - Annmarie (Ann), Katherine Sue (Kay) and James Clifford (Jimmy). They began their married lives for a short time in Des Moines, IA, moving to Seattle, WA for 8 years, moving to Keytesville, MO for 3 years and settled in Winterset, IA until they moved to Altoona, IA in 2005.
Cliff worked for CC Taft in Des Moines, Swift Meat Packing in Seattle, farmed various times of his life, and retired from the Farmer’s Coop in Winterset. Cliff’s
faith in Jesus Christ was very important to him and he did not hesitate to share his faith even when in the hospital. He was a member and deacon of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Cliff enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, spending time with family and friends, and the RFD channel. He will be remembered for his smile and his interest in people.
Cliff is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marianne of Altoona; daughter, Ann (Tony) Wingerter of Grinnell; daughter, Kay (Todd) Pierce of Des Moines; step grandchildren, Amy Lundstrum (Tim Taylor) of West Des Moines, Matt Wingerter (Amanda Wilhelm) of Des Moines, Grant Wingerter (Kylee Johnson) of Des Moines; great grandchildren, Nicholas and Julia Lundstrum; sister, Louella DeLong of Truro; sisters-in-law, Ruth Lampe of Winterset and Helen Lampe Salisbury, MO; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son; parents; sisters, Evelyn Lampe, Leona Crumbaugh, and Nina Mills; brothers, Raymond, Gharold (Bud), George, Lavern, and Wayne Lampe; and nephew, Clarence Mills.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.
Beth Steenhoek
05/01/2014
my sincerest condolences, Marianne and girls. Sure did enjoy being friends with Clifford and working with him
Luke Snowden
04/29/2014
Cliff was a great man. I so deeply appreciate his faith and commitment to God. Knowing Cliff, I am confident his joy is complete now complete being present with Christ, and his health reatored. He was a great support to his Church and to me personally. I will never forget the love he and his wife extended to my children and I. As I grow older I hope I can be like him. Our prayers are with his family, especially Marianne, that she would be comforted in her mourning.
Linda Erickson
04/28/2014
Uncle Clifford was never without a smile. Even on Tuesday when he was in lots of pain and on strong pain killers, I walked in and said Hey Uncle Clifford how do you feel, "He rubbed his fingers together smiled and said WELL I FEEL WITH MY FINGERS how do you feel." That is my Uncle Clifford. I will miss you deeply.
Beth Dietsch
04/28/2014
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Cliff was not only a gentle man, but a true gentleman. We must rejoice, however, as he is with his Savior! As I have told you, if you need anything, now or in the future, you know that I will be right there. God bless you all.