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Daniel Pierce Obituary

Former Highland Park Mayor Daniel M. Pierce, age 91 passed away on February 13, 2020. Beloved husband for 39 years to Rhoda Ann Pierce, nee Kaplan; father of sons Andrew (Margalynne), Anthony (Teresa) and Theodore (Anne) and of stepsons Eric (Blake) and Peter (Katie), grandfather of Rebecca, Catherine, Oliver, Martin, Ellen, Phoebe and Roscoe, loving brother of the late Ellen (Gardner) Grant and of Susan (Louis) Axelrod. Dan graduated from New Trier High School, Harvard College and Harvard Law School. He was a partner in the law firm of Altheimer, Gray, Naiburg, Strasburger & Lawton. He served in the Illinois legislature, was Mayor of Highland Park and President of the North Shore Water Reclamation District President. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at Congregation Makom Solel Lakeside at a date to be determined.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 16, 2020.

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David Fairman

October 4, 2021

Dear Rhoda,

Tracy and I will be out of town for the celebration of Dan's life. Dan was a great Mayor and it was a pleasure to work for him.

March 18, 2020

To Andy, Tony, and Teddy: the O'Neil family, who lived across the street from you many years ago, sends its deepest condolences to you. So many happy memories of all you kids playing together until we moved to New York in 1965. Still remember Andy visiting us and the World's Fair the next year. My late husband, Rory, kept in touch with Dan sporadically over the years, until his own death in 2012. Such a great family. The O'Neils of 133 Laurel Ave.

RAY & LIZ BIONDI

February 26, 2020

Dear Rhoda and Family,
Just learned of Dan,s passing. My heart stopped for a second and learning this news. Please accept mine and Liz's deepest sympathy. You know how much I love you and Dan. Dan and you are like my family. If there is anything you need or I can do for you------- please let me know.
You are in my prayers.
Love you.
Ray & Liz Biondi

Judy Kreloff

February 23, 2020

John Paxton

February 22, 2020

Rhoda and Family-Sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Many Blessings.

John Paxton

February 22, 2020

Rhoda and Family-Sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Blessings to all. John & Renee Paxton

Zoraida Gemskie

February 19, 2020

Rhoda, my deepest condolences to you and your family on passing of Dan. I met him through Rubin & Norris in 2004. What a great man. Always in a good mood, loved his stories, they always had something to take away and learn. May the memories you shared give you comfort as you go through this most difficult time. God be with you and your loved one.
Sincerely, Zoraida Gemskie

Jan Mellor

February 18, 2020

It was an honor and pleasure to have known Dan Pierce. My condolences to Rhoda and the family.

Walter Keats

February 18, 2020

It was an honor to know Dan. He will be missed. Our condonlences to Rhoda.
Walter Keats & Winnie Lu

Bob and Susan Smith

February 17, 2020

Our deepest condolences

Libby L

February 16, 2020

My dear Rhoda, Please know that you will always have Dan's love in your heart. I am sharing love from my heart with you, comforting you. Libby

Bradley Ruff

February 16, 2020

Sorry to hear the news, our sincere condolences,

Juliane and Brad Ruff

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