Vince Lumby
December 8, 1931 ~ March 7, 2013
Vince Lumby, 81, of Ree Heights, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Avera Oahe Manor in Gettysburg.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 15, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller. Burial will follow at Morningside Cemetery in Ree Heights with military honors. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2013 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Vincent Edward Lumby was born December 8, 1931 at Sanburn, Iowa to Henry and Lydia (Walton) Lumby. Upon graduation, he lived in California for a short while and then moved to Wessington, SD. Vince joined the Army in 1953 and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After serving in the Korean War, he returned to the Miller/Ree Heights area.
Vince married Loranda Melhoff of Miller on February 26, 1953. To this union three children, Gloria, Linda and Gene were born. He worked for Tri-State Insulation for many years, as well as, TCI. After retirement, he moved to Ree Heights where he continued to help area farmers doing odd jobs as he loved to be outdoors and keeping busy. It was there that Vince bought his little dog, “Duke” who went with him everywhere and if people knew Vince, they knew Duke as well. His hobbies included horseback riding, playing the guitar and singing and hunting. His band, The Driftwood Buckaroos, was well known around the area and they played for many dances.
Vince had an outgoing personality and was well liked and a friend to everyone. He was ready to tell a joke all the time and could strike up a conversation with anyone. His grandchildren spent a lot of time with him growing up as well and he cherished those memories and loved to tell stories of when they were young. He also had three great grandchildren who he enjoyed tremendously. They were his pride and joy and he loved them all dearly. When his health started failing, he entered Avera Oahe Manor in Gettysburg where he remained until death.
Vince is survived by Loranda, his children: Gloria (Ray) Heuer of Pierre, Linda (Ed) Welch of Prosper, TX, and Gene (Freda) Lumby of Pierre; grandchildren: Chris (Mandy) Koenig, Nikki Koenig, Cassi Heuer, Katie Heuer, Matt (Brittany) Welch, and Shon (April) LeBeau; great grandchildren: Ryder Koenig, Tyson Shangreaux, Eli LeBeau and baby Welch on the way; his beloved little dog, Duke; and many nieces and nephews.
Vince was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, and two brothers.
He will be greatly missed, loved dearly and kept in our hearts forever.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Vince’s arrangements.
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Our hearts go out to you at this time of loss, there are no words to make your hurt go away.
I remember I was so happy Vince and Loretta came to my wedding, my wife thought Vince looked handsome in his cowboy hat,I had told my wife many funny stories about Vince and things he had done with us as young boys, camping, jokes, singing, to many to list here, and some not to list)
Waking up on a Saturday morning to hear Loretta raking the shag carpeting!
They Lumby’s were like a 2nd family to me. Bless Vince’s memory!
Gene “Henry” Those were the best times! I will never forget!
Comfort to you all, Vince is singing in heaven!
Rick “HOffy”& Lisa Hoftiezer
we are so sorry to hear of the loss of vince–he was a great man of many talents and we will always remember him and his chihuahua and his wonderful singing voice–he will be greatly missed but never forgotten–our thoughts and prayers go out to his family
Best grandpa a girl could ask for! So many amazing memories with this amazing man. From riding horses on the farm to seeing how proud he was watching us in our dance recitals. He was always there to support us or for a kick in the butt when we needed it. His honesty was something I admired, even when it wasn’t what I wanted to hear. I will always cherish our memories together. I am going to miss him more than I can imagine, but I know he will be watching over me closely. I love you so much grandpa!!!!!!!!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Lumby family. I know how close Vince was with my dad, (Ken Palmer), and my cousins Doug Palmer and Debbie and Sybil. Stories of Vince will live on. Terry and Sharon Palmer
My sincere afflicitations to the Lumby family in these times. The memories of Vince will always be in my heart and the great fun we had playing music throughout South Dakota. Peace now and forever.
My sympathies to the Lumby family for your loss. Wonderful memories of Vince helping my mom Ruby (Palmer) Moncur at calving time come to mind.
May you find joy in your memories as well. Rob & Leah Moncur
Quite tough to write this but want evryone to know how much we miss Vince and wish we could have visited more before we moved away. Louie has so very many wonderful memories of the hunting trips and riding around the country selling things. Christmas shopping that was so funny and stopping to swim in Wessington. The list is endless.The dances we attended and he played for our 25th anniversary and the list is endless. Deepest sympathy to all the family. See you Friday weather permitting. The Gortmakers.
To all the Lumby Family. I knew Vince from playing in a band that played some of the same circles around Miller,Higmore,ReeHeights, Wessington, and the surrounding area. We even shared drummers.
Heaven gained another great troubador. My sincere condolences to all that surrounded Vince.
To the Lumby family- Vince was a great friend to my dad and I will never forget that. Vince took a great liking to my kids and he always thought they were pretty darn special. I always thought of Vince as a Uncle to me…always giving me hugs when he seen me. I will miss him but I will always remember him standing there playing his guitar at Lips and having a great ole time. May “Uncle Vince” play that guitar in heaven along with the angels. Until we meet again Vince. The Steptoe’s Chuck, Michele Trent & Kristi
Dear Gloria & family, Sorry to hear of your dads passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sandy Sivertsen Garrett
Vince was a great man of many talents, true to his word and would help anyone. Vince and my dad were great buddies. The things that they did together and the stories they told.Vince always took my kids out to his farm to ride horses and buggy rides. He played at both of my wedding dances. He always had to give me a hug and we talked alot. Heaven gained another wonderful angel. Vince will be missed alot here on earth. To vince’s family you all are in my prayers and thoughts.Try to remember all the things you shared with him and hold them in your heart.