Big George Foreman Laid to Rest in Iowa

Legendary boxer found peace in Sioux City, requests final resting place there

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:23pm

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A striking black and white silhouette of a boxer's profile, with the faint outline of rolling hills in the background, conceptually representing the unexpected final resting place of a global sports icon.The quiet, final resting place of a legendary boxer reflects the lasting impact of a chance encounter with the kindness of a Midwestern community.Sioux City Today

Two-time heavyweight champion and entertainment mogul George Foreman, who died in 2025, was secretly laid to rest in Sioux City, Iowa, fulfilling his personal request to be buried next to the Loess Hills and Stone State Park after a memorable road trip decades earlier.

Why it matters

Foreman's choice to be buried in the Midwest rather than his home state of Texas is an unexpected and heartwarming story that highlights the lasting impact a community can have on a global celebrity, even long after they've passed away.

The details

Foreman's family and Sioux City officials kept his final resting place a secret for over a year after his death in March 2025. During a road trip decades ago, Foreman was struck by the kindness of the people in Sioux City and the natural beauty of the Loess Hills, and he told his family he wanted to be buried there.

  • George Foreman died in March 2025.
  • His final resting place in Sioux City, Iowa was revealed on April 16, 2026.

The players

George Foreman

A two-time heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist, and entertainment mogul known for his iconic grilling products.

Sioux City, Iowa

A city in northwest Iowa where Foreman requested to be laid to rest next to the Loess Hills and Stone State Park after a memorable road trip there decades earlier.

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What they’re saying

“The kindest, most joyful people were found in Iowa.”

— George Foreman

The takeaway

Foreman's choice to be buried in the Midwest rather than his home state of Texas is an unexpected and heartwarming story that highlights the lasting impact a community can have on a global celebrity, even long after they've passed away.