George David Lumbus, 76 of Swisher died Friday, August 31, 2007 at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City after a lengthy illness.  Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids.  Burial will follow in Anderson Cemetery in rural Swisher where there will be full military rites performed by the Swisher American Legion Post 671.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday September 7 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids.

George was born February 21, 1931 in Dunkerton, the son of Raymond and Katherine (Bartels) Lumbus.  He married Ruth Olds on December 20, 1953 in Aurora, they later divorced.  George was united in marriage to Joyce Owens on November 7, 1992 in Cedar Rapids.  He served as Corporal for the US Marine Corp. from 1951 until 1953.  George owned and operated George's Appliance for 35 years.  He was a member of the Eagles and the Swisher American Legion.  He enjoyed boating, camping, playing cards, and bowling. He will be remembered for his good sense of humor.

George is survived by his wife Joyce Lumbus; his daughters Jeannie (Roger) Dykstra of Marion, Kat Moses of Cedar Rapids, and Deb Talley of Cedar Rapids; a son Ray Owens of Mechesney Park, IL; seven grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and his brothers Raymond Lumbus of California, and Alvie Lumbus of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his son Steven David Lumbus.

Memorials may be directed to the family.