Richard T. Pierce

Richard T. Pierce, 70, of 3417 Country Meadows East, died Friday (Jan. 14, 2011) in Blessing Hospital.

He was born Nov. 30, 1940, in Quincy, a son of Richard R. and Marie Hamann Pierce. He married the love of his life, Elaine Rose Terwelp, Sept. 8, 1962, in Quincy. She preceded him in death on Dec. 8, 2006.

Mr. Pierce was the owner of K & P Heating. Richard was also an avid gardener who participated in the Farmer's Market in Quincy for numerous years. He was a longtime member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Richard was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a huge baseball fan, especially the Cardinals. Richard will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by four children, Ann Altenhein and her husband, Jim, of Latham, Richard A. Pierce and his wife, Arlene, of Columbus, Ohio, Jean Behrens and her husband, Jim, of Quincy and Susan Pierce, also of Quincy; three grandchildren, Hannah Altenhein, Jimmy Behrens and Amber Behrens; a sister, Marcia Franklin and her husband, Bill; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents.

SERVICES: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Catholic Church with the Rev. Don Blaeser conducting. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

MEMORIALS: The American Heart Association or the Kidney Foundation.

ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.

WEBSITE: www.dukerandhaugh.com.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.