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For our beloved friend Hansi!
Your bavarian family.
Ruth Schobersteiner
December 31, 2013 | Uebersee
Clanton, Alabama
Hans Joachim Pierson (Joe)Nov. 15, 1943 - Dec. 5, 2013Age 70, of Clanton AL, formerly of Birmingham, AL, passed away on December 5 after a brief illness. Hans was born in Frankfurt, Germany, on November 15, 1943, to the late Karl August Kruger and Berta Pierson. A scholarship athlete and graduate...
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Your bavarian family.
Ruth Schobersteiner
December 31, 2013 | Uebersee
I still can't believe our patriarch is not with us anymore; in body, but will always be with us in mind and spirit.
December 13, 2013
Joe was a great guy, an outstanding golfing partner and a wonderful man. He was larger than life in so many ways. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all of us fortunate enough to have him touch our lives.
Bob Belt
December 12, 2013 | Philadelphia, PA
Paula, I was so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a great guy who seemed to always have something witty to say. He is one of those guys who everyone knew and had a lot of friends. We will miss him.
Gregg Tatum
December 11, 2013 | Hoover, AL
I am so sorry, i cannot believe it. My great idol Hans passed. He was a very good friend and a man for the best ideas! Dear Paula, Leigh Anne and Karl, my thoughts are with you all! With love and big hugs, your little big Georg and family.
Georg Schobersteiner jun.
December 10, 2013 | Uebersee, Bavaria
I'm saddened by the loss of my dear friend Joe. My heart breaks for his wife, one of my sweetest moms, Paula and their children. What a blessing to have known him for as long as we were given.
Denise Arceneaux
Denise Arceneaux
December 10, 2013 | Jemison, AL
To Joe and his many friends. Joe was a special person. Even if you hadn't seen him in a while, he was always cheerful, had a smile on his face, and in a good mood. Truly one of a kind. We will all see him again in heaven. God bless his friends and family during this difficult time.
Edward Copeland
December 09, 2013 | Birmingham, AL
Paula, Karl and Leigh Anne,
It was a complete shock to learn of Hans' illness and passing. He was an integral part of the early Birmingham Rugby years and beyond and Joe along with his personality will be missed greatly. As is often say at times like this, they broke the mold when Hans was created and in his case it probably broke a few others (at least a few bones) at the same time. He was and always will be a very special and unique person who has helped create some great memories for a...
Van & Fran Krebs
December 09, 2013 | Raleigh, NC
He was one of my dearest friends and he will be missed. Prayers to the family.
Denesa Howard
December 09, 2013