Barbara J. Lampe, 90, of Waukee, Iowa, formerly of Houghton, Iowa, entered eternal rest at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with St. Croix Hospice at Deerfield Care Center in Urbandale, Iowa. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
She married the love of her life Adrian G. Lampe on June 26, 1954, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Madison, Iowa. They shared sixty-seven years of marriage together and six children. She was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Houghton. Her faith was a constant source of comfort to her.
Barbara was born in Fort Madison, Iowa to Joseph Auge and Naomi Martin, both of Fort Madison, Iowa. She graduated from Fort Madison Public School and began her working career for Midwest Biscuit Co. in Burlington, Iowa. She later worked at Seifert’s Clothing in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa before opening her own bridal shop, The Bridal Image, which she operated from her home.
Barbara found great joy in her family, her love of fresh flowers, and their many years as snowbirds in Mesa, Arizona, and dear friends and neighbors accumulated over the years. She was an excellent cook and especially loved having her grandchildren gather in her kitchen during holidays and family celebrations. Decorating for the holidays was one of her favorite traditions. She enjoyed shopping and having her hair and nails done.
Her most cherished calling were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Kevin (Wendy) Lampe of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Brian (Anna) Lampe of Clive, Iowa, Melanie (Mark) Broadway of Adrian, Michigan, Lisa (John) Hansen of, Iowa, Lori (Michael) of Fairlie Waukee, Iowa, Ivan Gonzales of Santiago, Chile and Dallas, Texas.
She is also survived by her grandchildren: Ashley (Seth) Cupp, Courtney (Mike) Davidson, Misty (Nate) Kozer, Justin (Anee) Lampe, Jennifer (Justin) Domenech, Cody Lampe, Erik (Holly) Lampe, Jason (Emma) Lampe, Jordan (Kelsey) Lampe, Alaina Lampe, Meggan Broadway, Shea Hansen (Chris Hesler), Blake Hansen, Paige (Logan) Reilly, Kayla (Trevor) Smith, Alex Fairlie. Daughter-in-law: Vada Lampe Houghton, Iowa, 29 great grandchildren and one more on the way.
Barbara was further survived by her brothers: Larry (Sharon) Auge of California, Dick (Phyllis) Auge of Ohio, and sister: Kathy (Jim) Webb of Texas.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband: Adrian; son: Randy Lampe; grandsons: Kyle Hansen and Brent Broadway.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.
Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Houghton.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com
