Norman D. "Norm" Higginbotham, 76 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. Services will be held 11:00am Monday, July 31, 2023, at the Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Avenue. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Military Honors will be provided by the United States Army and American Legion Post 662.

Norm was born June 2, 1947, in his family’s home in Kingsley, Iowa the son of Harlan and Helen (Bush) Higginbotham. He grew up and graduated from Kinsley Pearson High School. Norm served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and received an honorable discharge on December 6, 1973.

He was an uncle to 3 generations of three nieces and two nephews, 13 great nieces and nephews and 9 great great nieces and nephews. Norm worked for Vince Farr driving a mail truck. He would have the older kids ride alone with him to Omaha and Carrol. Norm was always ready to ride a rollercoaster. He was a man of many traits. Norm was always tinkering with small motors, loved to get them running again.

Norm loved his Chrysler’s and American muscle cars. He enjoyed growing a garden every spring, even if it was just a variety of tomatoes.

Our brother, our uncle lost his fight with cancer after ten years. Norman took very good care of himself, he never complained. He always remained himself. Norm did find comfort in raising his dogs, it was an unconditional love.

He is survived by his sister, Ruth VandePol; two nephews, Robert and Tim (Angela); three nieces, Brenda (Robert), Danielle (Jim), and Alyssa (Jelson), and Jack and Ben.

Norm is preceded in death by his parents, and two infant brothers, Donnie and David.