Lowell W. Washburn, 88 of Lawton, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at his residence.

Memorial services will be held 6 pm Thursday at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Visitation 4-7 pm Thursday with the family present 5-7 pm.

Lowell Wayne Washburn was born on May 15, 1932 in Hornick, Iowa, the son of Jess and Elsie (McKnight) Washburn. Lowell was united in marriage to Franziska Mueller on May 6, 1950. They lived in Hospers and during 1965, they moved to Sioux City. Lowell worked at a packing house for several years before starting his own construction company.

Lowell was a past president of the area Eagles Club, and a member of one of the local Masonic Lodges.

Lowell is survived by his sons Fred (Penny) Washburn of Allen, Nebraska and Mike (Janine) Washburn of Lawton, daughters Kathleen (Mark) Slocum of Sioux City and Barbie Wessendorf (special friend Jim Cowell) of Lawton,  8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, his sister-in-law Loraine Washburn of Sioux City and other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Franziska, two brothers, four sisters and 3 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.