Vernon E. Lubben, age 95, of Grand Rapids, went to his eternal heavenly home on Monday, August 17, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1930, to John and Martha Lubben, the fifth of eleven children, and was raised on the family farm near Edgerton, Minnesota.

Vern married Wilvina Vander Woude on June 12, 1951. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for two years. Vern and Wilvina later moved to Grand Rapids, where they were blessed with four children: Verna Lubben, Beverly (Ken) Rinzema, Donald Lubben (who preceded him in death in 2007), and John (Helene) Lubben.

Vern is also survived by his grandchildren, Nathan Rinzema, Craig Rinzema, Keith (Ashley) Rinzema, Donna Lubben, Toni Lubben, Andi (Mark) Bautista, Jake Lubben, and Luke Lubben; great-grandchildren, Alleah Rinzema, Paige Rinzema, Graham Rinzema, and Rhea Bautista; and sisters, Arlene Zwart, Elone Visscher, and Jean Hanenburg. He was preceded in death by six of his brothers and sisters: Harris, Martina, Alvin, Rolland, John, and Elaine.

Vern earned his accounting degree from Davenport University and went on to manage United Federal Credit Union for 25 years. Following his retirement, he generously gave of his time by volunteering at the Pregnancy Resource Center, Holland Home, and Bibles for Missions Thrift Store.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Visitation will be held at the funeral chapel on Wednesday, August 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, one hour prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions in Vern's memory may be made to Bible League International, 1 Bible League Plaza, Crete, IL 60417