Wayne Livingston

October 2, 1931 - October 21, 2019

Wayne Thomas Livingston, 88, of Estherville, Iowa passed away October 21, 2019 at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was born October 2, 1931 near Unionville, Iowa to William Thomas and Clara Belle Higinbotham Livingston. He married Dorothy Mae Darneille on April 30, 1953. She passed away on November 19, 2001. Wayne worked for John Deere and later for John Morrell, both in Ottumwa. When the Morrell plant closed in 1973, he moved to Estherville, Iowa to continue working for the company, eventually retiring in the 1980’s when that plant also closed. Wayne enjoyed working in his garden and was very meticulous in caring for his yard. After Dorothy passed away, he picked up her hobby of quilting and spent hours making quilts. He also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Wayne will be missed and fondly remembered. He is survived by two daughters, Donna Livingston, Marie Egel both of Estherville, Iowa; two grandchildren, Karissa (Keith) Lucking of Englewood, Ohio, Cody (LeeAnn) Egel of Estherville; three great-grandchildren, Paislee, Arianna, Jaxson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; infant son, William Pearle Livingston; six brothers, Harold, Estel, Vernie, Robert, Harvey, Wilbur Livingston; and eight sisters, Mildred Rominger, Edna Smith, Opal Peek, Edith Hopkins, Elma Veatch, Ermal Blankenship, Deloris Elgin and LaVelle Howell. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastor Charles Courtney officiating. Burial will be at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday with the family present to greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. A memorial may be made in Wayne’s name to the charity of the donor’s choice.