Harm Lubben passed away on June 27, 2012, at the Dougherty Hospice Home in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born in Le Mars, IA, on March 26, 1922, to John and Eva Lubben. He was the second oldest of eight children.Harm served during World War II on the U.S.S. New Jersey, in the Pacific Theatre. After leaving the service, he attended Westmar College in Sioux City, IA. Harm worked for the City of Sioux Falls for many years until his retirement in 1984. He married Norma Wulf on May 10, 1952. They moved to Sioux Falls, SD, where they made their home. They were best friends, travelling and dance partners. They were the loving and proud parents of four children. Norma preceded him in death in 2008.After the death of his wife, Harm met Nancy Wellstead, who became his close friend and loving companion, and gave him much joy in his last years.Harm had a passion for life. Among his many interests were gardening, poetry and literature, coin collecting, photography, dancing, travel, camping, card-playing, bridge, rock collecting and collecting hats from wide and far. His biggest passion in life was his family. He was a loving husband and father, and particularly cherished his role in grand parenting 10 children. Harm was always young at heart. He loved people and loved to tell stories. He had many friends who thought highly of him. He brought joy to many people, and loved to help the downtrodden and disadvantaged. Harm loved children. Out of that love, Harm became one of the founding fathers of the Juvenile Detention Center in Sioux Falls. He was President of the PTA, and in his retirement, he and Norma taught English to Hispanic children in the McAllen, TX, area. He also brought his interesting rock collection to public schools in Sioux Falls and Texas, holding the children spell-bound with his fascinating presentations.Harm was both a student and a teacher his entire life. At the age of 76, he taught himself how to play bridge and then became a teacher of bridge. In addition, he loved science, geography and chemistry. He read widely and was knowledgeable in all of these areas. Harm was a bright light in the world and a gentle soul. He brought love, joy and laughter into many livesHe was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Norma, sisters Rosina and Jo (Martha) and a brother Art.Harm will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Grateful for having shared his life are Nancy, his companion, his children, Mary (Bob), Mandy, Joel and Penny (Darrell); his grandchildren, Jody, Scott, Rachel, Ed, Caroline, Nathan, Gwen, Liz, Dan and Matt; his eleven great grandchildren and his brother and sisters, Bernice, Audrey, Stanley (Rev) and Hester. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Heritage Funeral Home.