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Clyde - William David Pearce, 71 of Clyde, died Sunday May 12th after a short fight with cancer. He is survived by his wife Arden, son Andrew and daughter Margaret, all of Clyde, along with several cousins, nieces and nephews. He passed with his beloved family at his side, finding dignity and peace as he had wished.
Bill was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 16, 1947 to devoted parents William Howard Pearce (d. 1982), and Margaret (Walter) Pearce (d. 2002). On July 6th, 1974 he wed Arden Suzanne Lucas in Ashland, Ohio and they remained married until his passing. He is preceded in death by sister Patricia, brother James and nephews John and Donald.
He graduated from Clyde High School in 1965 and matriculated at Ohio Wesleyan where he graduated in 1969 with a major in history and a minor in theology. He then attended Ohio Northern where he obtained his law degree in 1972. He was a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force and served in JAG at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Following an honorable discharge, he entered into practice as an attorney in Clyde and remained actively working until his death.
A voracious reader, Bill was a lifelong student of history and American government. He was a sportsman who especially enjoyed fishing and boating. On June 4th 1974 he attended Ten Cent Beer night at Cleveland Municipal Stadium and only spent two dollars. Bill enjoyed life and lived it in pursuit of happiness. He found no greater joy than spending time with his family. He touched countless lives with his kindness and humor and will be greatly missed by many.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 at Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, 218 South Main St., Clyde, Ohio from 3-7:00 PM. A private service will be held on Thursday with burial to follow at Bakertown Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Clyde Public Library, Sandusky County Humane Society and the American Cancer Society.
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John & Devera Lahmon
June 4, 2019
Mr. Pearce was an awesome person with a true heart for his fellow men. I will miss his affable smile.
May 17, 2019
So sorry to read about Bills passing
I remember early childhood playing together at the big house
Passing on my condolences to his family
Roger Heckel
Class of 65
May 16, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I worked in Probate Court in Fremont and I thought a lot of Bill. Too young to be gone. My sympathy to those who loved him. Sally Klinksi
May 16, 2019
Sad to hear this. Bill was a fellow classmate and friend of mine.
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Nan McFellin
May 15, 2019
My sincere sympathy to Arden and the entire
family. Bill and Jim were such good buddies. He will be missed.
May 15, 2019
"God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arm around you and whispered come with me. With tearful eyes I watched you and saw you pass away. Although I loved you dearly, I couldn't make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me, he only takes the best."
Best Wishes to Bill's family at this difficult time.
Former Clyde High School classmate,
Sue Kauble Tipping
darlene hall
May 14, 2019
my deepest sympathy
May 14, 2019
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. - Eskimo Proverb ✝ Hold tight to your warm and loving memories. I bid you peace. Sharon Kay Balduff
Tim Gase
May 14, 2019
I'm sorry for your loss. I knew and worked with Bill while both of us were young and working at Whirlpool. RIP.
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