George Foreman's Final Resting Place Honors His Lifelong Wish

The boxing legend's family says Sioux City, Iowa, brought him a 'sense of peace' he never forgot.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:36pm

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An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, with rapid brushstrokes evoking the energy of a boxing match, set against a faint landscape of rolling hills in the background, conceptually representing the legacy of boxer George Foreman and his connection to Sioux City, Iowa.A monument to George Foreman's final resting place in Sioux City, Iowa, where the legendary boxer found a 'sense of peace' he never forgot.Sioux City Today

Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman has been laid to rest in Sioux City, Iowa, fulfilling his long-held wish to be buried in a place that brought him peace. Foreman's family says he never forgot the area's landscape, including the Loess Hills, after a visit in 1988, and they traveled from Texas to lay him to rest at Logan Park Cemetery, which overlooks the Loess Hills and is near Stone State Park. The family recently added an 8-foot monument to Foreman's burial site.

Why it matters

Foreman was a legendary figure in boxing, winning a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics and later becoming heavyweight champion in 1973. After retiring in 1977 and becoming an ordained minister, he returned to boxing in 1987 and at age 45 became the oldest heavyweight boxing champion in history. His entrepreneurial success with the George Foreman Grill and his work as a minister, author, and public speaker cemented his status as an iconic American sports figure.

The details

Foreman's family says he often spoke of the 'sense of peace' he felt during his 1988 visit to the Sioux City region, and they honored his request to be buried there. The family traveled from Texas to lay Foreman to rest at Logan Park Cemetery, which overlooks the Loess Hills and is near Stone State Park. They recently added an 8-foot monument to his burial site, which they say looks exactly as Foreman had described.

  • Foreman visited the Sioux City region in 1988.
  • Foreman died in March 2025.
  • Foreman's family laid him to rest at Logan Park Cemetery in Sioux City last April.

The players

George Foreman

A former heavyweight boxing champion who won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics and later became the oldest heavyweight champion in history at age 45 in 1994. He was also an entrepreneur, minister, author, and public speaker.

Foreman's Family

Foreman's wife, 10 children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family who traveled from Texas to honor his wish to be buried in Sioux City, Iowa.

Bob Scott

The mayor of Sioux City, Iowa, who commented on how Foreman's story is a reminder of how one place can stay with someone for a lifetime.

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What they’re saying

“'To see him laid to rest in a place that brought him peace means everything to us.'”

— Foreman's Family

“'They said when they arrived, they immediately understood. It looked exactly like he described.'”

— Family Representative

“'Our father lived a life of purpose, faith and gratitude.'”

— Foreman's Loved Ones

“'Their story is a reminder of how one place can stay with someone for a lifetime.'”

— Bob Scott, Sioux City Mayor

The takeaway

George Foreman's final resting place in Sioux City, Iowa, which he had long wished for, serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of place and how certain locations can leave a lasting impression on individuals, even decades later. Foreman's family's efforts to honor his wish and erect a monument at his burial site highlight the deep personal significance of this decision and the importance of respecting one's lifelong connections to special places.