Joseph A. Pierce • 19- 2011

Joseph A. Pierce, 73, Kenmare, died Thursday, February 10, 2011 in the Kenmare hospital.

Joseph Alvin Pierce was born on January 30, 1938, a son of Sidney and Mabel (Musland) in Anacortes, WA. He was raised and educated in Norma and Kenmare, and graduated from Kenmare High School in 1955. He farmed with his dad and brother until his father passed away, at which time Joe took over the operations of the farm.

On December 29, 1965, Joe was united in marriage to Betty Newman at the Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Kenmare. Following their marriage, they lived on the Musland farm north of Kenmare. To this union two children, Jodi and John, were born. Betty passed away in June of 1973. Following her death, the family moved into Kenmare.

On July 14, 1984, Joe was united in marriage to Ione Peterson at the Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Kenmare. Joe retired from farming in 1991, and then started his own painting service.

Joe was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed playing pool, watching all kinds of sports especially the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. Joe was very proud of his two granddaughters Kylee and Lacey. He enjoyed spending time with them and attending their activities when he was able. Along with his grandchildren, he enjoyed the companionship of his special cat Boots.  He will be deeply and sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.  

He was a member of the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Kenmare, but attended the Kenmare Methodist Church.

Surviving relatives:
 Wife Ione Pierce, Kenmare; son John Pierce, Fargo, daughter: Jodi (Shannon) Marmon, Carpio; “other daughter” Tammy (Staael) Hoppel, Mason City, IA; two granddaughters Kylee and Lacey; brother: Tom (Dorsey) Pierce, Camas, WA, nephews David Pierce, Portland, OR, Mark (Courtney) Pierce, Portland, OR; aunts: Thelma Musland, and Evelyn Ledebuhr, both of Bismarck, ND, numerous cousins and special cat Boots.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, and first wife Betty.

Visitation and prayer service:  Visitation will be Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 3-6 at Thompson Larson Funeral Home, Kenmare with a prayer service at 6 pm in the funeral home.

Funeral Service:  Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 11 am at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Kenmare, ND

Burial:  At a later date at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Kenmare, ND

Officiant: Rev. Kathy Hammond

Music
Congregational hymns
“Amazing Grace” and “The Old Rugged Cross”
Joan Larson, organist
Vocalist Lenny Rodin to offer:
“How Great Thou Art”

Honorary Bearers
Granddaughters, Kylee and Lacey Marmon
Step-grandson, Levi Marmon
Nephews, David Pierce and Mark Pierce
All of Joe’s family and friends

Immediately following the funeral service everyone is invited to join the family in the lower level of the church for lunch and fellowship.

The Pierce family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness shown to them during this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. May God bless the memory of Joseph.

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