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Gerald Pierce

1948 - 2018

Gerald Pierce obituary, 1948-2018, Adel, IA

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1948

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2018

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Gerald Pierce Obituary

Gerald (Jerry) Pierce

Adel - Jerry Pierce, 70 of Adel, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center Downtown Des Moines.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2018 at Panther Creek Church of the Brethren near Adel with burial at Oakdale Cemetery in Adel. Family will greet friends Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - McCalley Chapel in Adel.

Jerry was born November 25, 1948 in Lansing, Iowa to Donald and Opal Pierce. He graduated from Adel High School and worked as a sales rep for Moehl Millwork for over forty years.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Lora; children, Connie (Brant) Kaufman, Brad (Tammy) Pierce, Hailee Pierce and Kacey Pierce; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; and seven siblings.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Scott; grandson, Justin; and three sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family who will be donating the contributions to a charitable cause. Online condolences may be left at www.caldwellparrish.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Dec. 14, 2018.

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Pam Butler

December 16, 2018

Lora and family,
We are so sorry for your sudden loss. We pray that God will wrap His arms around you all,comfort and carry you through this time. We Praise God of His Promise that we will ALL be reunited with our loved ones in Heaven!
LOVE and Prayers from all of your Colorado family
Pam,Herschel,Vanessa,Chloe&Hayden
Babe,Barb &Tina

Lynn

December 14, 2018

Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of Mr. Gerald Pierce. May you all be comforted by your cherished memories as you await the joyful fulfillment of God's promise to see your loved one again.-John 6:40. Know that prayers are being said in your behalf.

Margie Kenyon

December 14, 2018

Keith and I were sadden to hear about Jerry. He was one of the nicest guys. Keith enjoyed the fast pitch softball years which hold wonderful memories.

Patricia Cockerham

December 14, 2018

Jerry you will be missed by many.We had many good times that will never be forgotten.See you again in heaven someday.

Patricia Cockerham

December 14, 2018

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December 14, 2018

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Dec

16

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home - McCalley Chapel

Adel, IA

Dec

17

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Panther Creek Church of the Brethren

near Adel, IA

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Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory - Urbandale Chapel

8201 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA 50322

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