Roger, 65, of Vermontville, passed away Friday, August 9th, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, MI. Roger was the son of the late Marion A. and Jean (Packer) Pierce.
He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools graduating from Hastings High School in 1966. Roger was a member of the United State Army serving his country during the Vietnam Conflict. He was honorable discharge on November 24, 1969.
He was the husband of Jane (Priddy) Pierce. The couple was married September 2 ,1977 at Nashville Baptist Church. Roger & Jane began their lives in the Hastings area, then relocated to the Vermontville area where they have lived for the past 23 years.
Roger loved being outdoors working in his yard, which was a great source of pride and relaxation for him, and he was meticulous in its care. Recently, Roger had built a potting shed which allowed him to combine his love of woodworking and passion for his yard. While constructing the potting shed Roger utilized several antique pieces including windows and doors. He also enjoyed classic cars and most recently owned a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Roger began his working career at EW Bliss in Hastings, then, in 1980 opened a Wild Birds Unlimited reail store in Grand Rapids which he operated for over 10 years. He also worked at Hometown Lumber & Hardware in Nashville for several years before retiring in 2008.
Roger is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years Jane, his two daughters, Christa Pierce, Stacy Pierce, sister, Susan VanHorn, brother, Merritt (Ronnie Mae) Pierce, and sister in law Charlotte Pierce.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Infant Richard, and Arnold Pierce.
A Funeral Service was held at the Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville, MI, on Saturday, August 17th, with Lester DeGroot officiating. A luncheon was served immediately following the service at the Church. Roger was buried with full military honors.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Youth Haven Ranch, Rives Juction, MI.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.
Interment was private and with full military honors.
Nashville Baptist Church hosted a luncheon immediately following the service.
Daniels Funeral Home
He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools graduating from Hastings High School in 1966. Roger was a member of the United State Army serving his country during the Vietnam Conflict. He was honorable discharge on November 24, 1969.
He was the husband of Jane (Priddy) Pierce. The couple was married September 2 ,1977 at Nashville Baptist Church. Roger & Jane began their lives in the Hastings area, then relocated to the Vermontville area where they have lived for the past 23 years.
Roger loved being outdoors working in his yard, which was a great source of pride and relaxation for him, and he was meticulous in its care. Recently, Roger had built a potting shed which allowed him to combine his love of woodworking and passion for his yard. While constructing the potting shed Roger utilized several antique pieces including windows and doors. He also enjoyed classic cars and most recently owned a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Roger began his working career at EW Bliss in Hastings, then, in 1980 opened a Wild Birds Unlimited reail store in Grand Rapids which he operated for over 10 years. He also worked at Hometown Lumber & Hardware in Nashville for several years before retiring in 2008.
Roger is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years Jane, his two daughters, Christa Pierce, Stacy Pierce, sister, Susan VanHorn, brother, Merritt (Ronnie Mae) Pierce, and sister in law Charlotte Pierce.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Infant Richard, and Arnold Pierce.
A Funeral Service was held at the Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville, MI, on Saturday, August 17th, with Lester DeGroot officiating. A luncheon was served immediately following the service at the Church. Roger was buried with full military honors.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Youth Haven Ranch, Rives Juction, MI.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.
Interment was private and with full military honors.
Nashville Baptist Church hosted a luncheon immediately following the service.
Daniels Funeral Home
Roger, 65, of Vermontville, passed away Friday, August 9th, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, MI. Roger was the son of the late Marion A. and Jean (Packer) Pierce.
He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools graduating from Hastings High School in 1966. Roger was a member of the United State Army serving his country during the Vietnam Conflict. He was honorable discharge on November 24, 1969.
He was the husband of Jane (Priddy) Pierce. The couple was married September 2 ,1977 at Nashville Baptist Church. Roger & Jane began their lives in the Hastings area, then relocated to the Vermontville area where they have lived for the past 23 years.
Roger loved being outdoors working in his yard, which was a great source of pride and relaxation for him, and he was meticulous in its care. Recently, Roger had built a potting shed which allowed him to combine his love of woodworking and passion for his yard. While constructing the potting shed Roger utilized several antique pieces including windows and doors. He also enjoyed classic cars and most recently owned a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Roger began his working career at EW Bliss in Hastings, then, in 1980 opened a Wild Birds Unlimited reail store in Grand Rapids which he operated for over 10 years. He also worked at Hometown Lumber & Hardware in Nashville for several years before retiring in 2008.
Roger is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years Jane, his two daughters, Christa Pierce, Stacy Pierce, sister, Susan VanHorn, brother, Merritt (Ronnie Mae) Pierce, and sister in law Charlotte Pierce.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Infant Richard, and Arnold Pierce.
A Funeral Service was held at the Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville, MI, on Saturday, August 17th, with Lester DeGroot officiating. A luncheon was served immediately following the service at the Church. Roger was buried with full military honors.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Youth Haven Ranch, Rives Juction, MI.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.
Interment was private and with full military honors.
Nashville Baptist Church hosted a luncheon immediately following the service.
Daniels Funeral Home
He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools graduating from Hastings High School in 1966. Roger was a member of the United State Army serving his country during the Vietnam Conflict. He was honorable discharge on November 24, 1969.
He was the husband of Jane (Priddy) Pierce. The couple was married September 2 ,1977 at Nashville Baptist Church. Roger & Jane began their lives in the Hastings area, then relocated to the Vermontville area where they have lived for the past 23 years.
Roger loved being outdoors working in his yard, which was a great source of pride and relaxation for him, and he was meticulous in its care. Recently, Roger had built a potting shed which allowed him to combine his love of woodworking and passion for his yard. While constructing the potting shed Roger utilized several antique pieces including windows and doors. He also enjoyed classic cars and most recently owned a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Roger began his working career at EW Bliss in Hastings, then, in 1980 opened a Wild Birds Unlimited reail store in Grand Rapids which he operated for over 10 years. He also worked at Hometown Lumber & Hardware in Nashville for several years before retiring in 2008.
Roger is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years Jane, his two daughters, Christa Pierce, Stacy Pierce, sister, Susan VanHorn, brother, Merritt (Ronnie Mae) Pierce, and sister in law Charlotte Pierce.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Infant Richard, and Arnold Pierce.
A Funeral Service was held at the Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville, MI, on Saturday, August 17th, with Lester DeGroot officiating. A luncheon was served immediately following the service at the Church. Roger was buried with full military honors.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Youth Haven Ranch, Rives Juction, MI.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.
Interment was private and with full military honors.
Nashville Baptist Church hosted a luncheon immediately following the service.
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