Photo courtesy of Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars
Jun 28, 1969 - Aug 25, 2025
The last time I saw Dick was at Tony's bar some time in the mid to late 90s. We enjoyed drink and good conversation. He was the jolly lighthearted man I remembered from highschool. Good times, great parties! I was saddened to hear of his passing and extend condolences to the family. The world feels a little emptier today. He will be missed.
Alan Holton
August 29, 2025
Richard (as we called him at walmart) was one of my favorite managers. He was so kind and welcoming. He really made the work fun. His easy going nature made him an amazing boss! You’ll be missed for sure. My sympathies to his family.
Nicole Bylsma
August 29, 2025 | Alton, IA | Coworker
Richard i remember you were always smiling and laughing. You always had a prank you wanted to pull off on someone, anyone.
R.I.P.
My condolences to all. I offer my prayers to the family for strength and guidance.
Susie meylor Miller
Susan Meylor Miller
August 29, 2025 | Sioux City, IA | Friend
#44 on your scorecard, #1in your heart.
I can hear those words as plain today as all those years ago. Rest in peace Dick.
#44 on your scorecard, #1 in your heart. I can hear those words as clearly today as all those years ago. Rest in peace Dick.
Steve Mousel
August 27, 2025 | LeMars | Friend
I worked with Richard at Walmart. He was such an awesome human. Very sorry for loss!!! Thinking of you!
Amanda Koele
August 27, 2025 | Hull, IA | Coworker
Have so many fond memories growing up around Dick, sports, pizza parties, countless pool parties at the Livermore house! Thank you for all those fun times, my condolences to all of the Livermore family, rest in peace Richard,
Michael Hodgson
August 27, 2025 | Friend
My condolences to the Livermore Family. Dick was a good man, one year older than me at Gehlen and I remember his great sense of humor and friendliness toward everyone. How could you not like Dick? May his soul rest in peace.
Mark Niehus
August 27, 2025 | Prosper, TX | Classmate
He was very nice to talk to. He always came to lallys Eastside in the morning to have breakfast and chat with other customers. He always came on Sundays to have lunch with to other boys. He will be missed.
Erica Moon
August 27, 2025 | Le Mars, IA | Friend
OMG!!!.what happened??.Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought you would be gone!!!!..You were the closest thing I ever had to a dad!!!..I still think about you and & the impact you had in my life!!!..RIP DICK & say hi to my mom for me!!!!!
Amanda Kay
August 26, 2025 | Sioux City, IA | Daughter
Richard ‘Dick’ Livermore, 56, of Le Mars, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. Father Doug Klein will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church. There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to the Special Olympics, in care of Rexwinkel Funeral Home, PO Box 711, Le Mars, IA 51031.
Richard Michael Livermore, the son of Orville ‘Hank’ and Marjorie (Nemmers) Livermore, was born on June 28, 1969, in Le Mars, Iowa. He attended school in Le Mars and graduated from Gehlen Catholic High School in 1987.
Following high school, he attended Briar Cliff College in Sioux City before attending Arizona Western Community College in Yuma, AZ, majoring in broadcasting. While there, he was DJ and was also a broadcaster for the San Diego Padres for their spring training games.
He married Michelle Buhman on August 13, 1994.
After a few years, he returned to college at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, where he earned his elementary teaching degree. The couple moved to Arizona, where he taught in inner city Phoenix. In 2012, they moved back to Le Mars. He worked in management at Walmart in Le Mars before going to work as a community living supervisor for Hope Haven in Sioux County, Iowa. He loved his job their and helping those in need.
He was a member of All Saints Catholic Parish in Le Mars. He was a sports fanatic and an avid fan of the Iowa State Cyclones, Chicago Cubs, and the Minnesota Vikings. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He took many fishing trips to Chamberlin. His greatest joy was his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle of Le Mars; his son, Noah (Ashley) Livermore of Le Mars and their children, Emma and Beau; his mother in law, Louise Buhman of Mesa, AZ; his siblings: Kathy Marienau, Pat (Larry) Beitelspacher, Mary Kay (Greg) Jelken, Jim (Mary) Livermore, John (Kim) Livermore, Betty (Kevin) Loutsch, Nancy (John) Holtgrewe, and Bob (Carol) Livermore, all of Le Mars; his in laws: Vicki Livermore of Le Mars, Amy (Dave) Campbell of Phoenix, AZ, Matthew Buhman of Phoenix, AZ, Tonya Buhman of Sioux City, IA, and Travis Buhman of Sioux City, IA; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law, Eugene Buhman; his brother, Mike Livermore; brother-in-law, Terry Marienau; and a niece, Ashley Holtgrewe.
Read More