Memorial

Patricia “Pat” Lubben, 81, of Iowa City, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. 

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Stateroom. The memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Inurnment will take place at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Monticello, Iowa. 

Pat was born on July 20, 1945, the daughter of Richard and Jessie (Gissel) Watkins. Graduating from Anamosa High School in 1963; she met John Lubben and they went on a date in October of 1960 and from there is history. They both attended Wartburg College and graduated in 1967. Pat and John married on June 1, 1968, at the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. She was an elementary school teacher for more than 32 years. In retirement, Pat and John enjoyed following their grandchildren’s activities and celebrating their achievements. After many years at Lake Ponderosa, they moved to Iowa City, where they could cheer on the Hawkeyes. They also frequently visited Wrigley Field to support the Cubs. Pat and John loved to travel and celebrated their 26th anniversary with a tour of Europe. Pat especially loved the mountains of Colorado and watching sunsets by the beach. Her faith was important to her, and she remained active in her church community at North American Lutheran Church in Robins. She was also a member of P.E.O.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents.

Left to cherish Pat’s memory are her loving husband of 58 years, John Lubben; her daughter, Lisa (Tim) McMeen of Williamsburg, Iowa; and her son, Jeffrey (Heidi) Lubben of Pella, Iowa. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Mateo McMeen, Christian Lubben, Josie McMeen, and Aaron Lubben. She is also survived by her brother, Richard “Dick” (Susan) Watkins, along with many extended family members and dear friends who will cherish her memory and miss her dearly.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Pat’s name to the Samaritan’s Purse or a charity of one’s choice.