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Glenn Pierce Obituary
Glenn Pierce, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday October 24, 2017. He was born on January 11, 1935 in Sheboygan to the late Lyle and Estelle Miller Pierce Kolar (Matthew). Glenn attended schools in Sheboygan and enlisted in the Army, serving in the Korean Conflict and also spent time in Japan. Glenn was honored and proud to participate in the Stars and Stripes honor flight in 2013.
Upon his return to civilian life he began work at the Manitowoc Equipment Works, Armour Leather, was an owner operator and drove coast to coast and retired from work with his final years spent with Gabe's Construction Company Inc. Glenn and Mary (Fanslau) were united in marriage in 1956 and had 61 years together.
Glenn was very active in the starting of snowmobiling in the Sheboygan area and in his later years his passion was for sailing.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Therese (Teri) DeVriend (Kevin); son, Lyle (Linda); grandchildren, Amy Lyn Schroeder, Jennifer, Jessica, Zachary and Joshua Pierce, Nicholas (Meghan), Tucker (Rebecca) DeVriend; brothers, Jerald (Dorothy), Jim (Eva), David (Barbara) Kolar; sisters, LouAnn (Robert) Udovich, Pamela (Darrold) Schmitting and Victoria Cone; sisters-in-law, Barbara (Robert) Fox, Karen (Tom) Seering and Linda Fisher. He was preceded in death by his in laws, Herold and Valeria Fanslau; son, Robert Pierce and various brothers, brothers-in-law, a sister and sisters-in-law.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th St., Sheboygan, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Sharon S. Richardson Community hospice in Glenn's name.
The family would like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Welsch for his compassion and care over the years and to the staff at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. The family would also like to thank his friends Ken and Jan Brandt, Mike and AuraLeigh Barrett and Wil McAlpine for the many happily shared memories.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com
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Cathy Schoening Leonhard
October 30, 2017
I'm so very sorry for your loss Mary.
Jerry Hintz
October 27, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to you Mary and to the rest of your family. I enjoyed the time we spent together at the boat.
October 27, 2017
Mary I am very sorry about your loss.
Laurie Fox - Franzen Graphics
Leaving us in his wake. Catch you later Friend .
Wil & Candis McAlpine
October 26, 2017
Louicia Fanslau
October 26, 2017
I carry and will continue to do so of all the Great memories we had of camping when we were kids. The times he flew his Model planes and all the silly things he did.. RIP Uncle Glenn.. Love you Aunt Mary and I'm deeply sorry for your loss
Vickie Stoelb-Moran
October 26, 2017
My sympathies to you Mary and your entire family.
Lisa Bradford
October 26, 2017
Rest In Peace Uncle Glenn. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family and strength to get through this difficult time! Love you all! Xxoo
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Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home - Sheboygan1535 South 12th Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081
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27
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11:00 a.m.
Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home - Sheboygan1535 South 12th Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081
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