Lowell Dean Goemaat, 89, of Grinnell and formerly of Lynnville, passed away at home with family by his side on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Smith Funeral Home is assisting with cremation. No services are planned at this time. If desired, memorial contributions may be designated to the Lowell Goemaat Memorial Fund. Memorials may be mailed in care of Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112.
Lowell was born Mar. 27, 1936, in Corsica, SD, to John and Elizabeth (DeBoer) Goemaat. He was raised and educated in Corsica. Following his education, Lowell honorably served in the United States Air Force.
Oct. 2, 2000, Lowell was united in marriage to Linda Mae Figland at Little Brown Church in Nashua. A hardworking man, Lowell farmed corn and soybeans and raised cattle on his farm near Lynnville for 50 years. In addition to farming, he worked at Maytag and as a heavy equipment operator. He retired in 2015 and moved to Grinnell.
A man of simple pleasures, Lowell enjoyed riding his 1966 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, hunting of all kinds, collecting guns, and dancing. He and Linda created many fond memories socializing and dancing with friends at weekend gatherings.
Faith, family, and country were central to Lowell’s heart. A firm believer in Christ, he attended Taintor Community Church. He deeply loved his family and treasured time spent with them.
Lowell is survived by his wife Linda Goemaat of Grinnell; brother Ron (Chris) Goemaat of Santa Ana, CA; children Beth (Rick) Smith of Modesto, CA, and Lowell Dean (Georgia) Goemaat Jr. of Union, KY; stepchildren Chester (Vickie) Figland of Monroe, Mike (Lisa) Figland of Knoxville, Nick (Kristy) Figland of Kellogg; four grandchildren; 14 stepgrand-children; and altogether 34 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law Ward James; mother-in-law Mabel Lewis; brothers Dan Goemaat and Larry Goemaat; stepdaughter-in-law Carol Hasbrouck; and stepgrandson Nathan Figland.
