Lureta Caryl Albaugh

Lureta C. Albaugh, 88, of Altoona, IA passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Parkridge Specialty Care in Pleasant Hill, IA. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church in Des Moines, IA. Online condolences may be sent to www.caldwellparrish.com

Lureta “Lu” was born on October 19, 1935 to Luverne and Lucille (Moore) Hahn in Clarksville, IA. She graduated from Allison High School in 1953. Lu spent most of her career in the insurance field. She created a path for many other women in the industry. Lu’s faith in Jesus Christ was evident to everyone she met. As a lay-minister, she led services at The Grapevine for many years. If you knew Lu, you knew love. She led by example in all facets of her life. She was a force to be reckoned with. Lu was a blessing to everyone who crossed her path.

She is survived by her two sons, Jay Albaugh of Columbia, MO, Bob Albaugh of Altoona, IA, one sister, Sally Smith of Annandale, MN, Twelve grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and friends far and wide. She is preceded in death by her parents, children: John, Kent, Kristi, one sister, Susan and one grandson, Zach.