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Gilbert C “Gib” Pier

Birth	:	9 Aug 1917 Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	29 Jan 2005 Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Belle Prairie Township, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.2341003, -97.9559021
Description	:	Gilbert "Gib" Pier, age 87, of Huron, and formerly of rural Cavour, died Saturday, January 29, 2005, at the Violet Tschetter Memorial Home. His memorial service will be Tuesday, February 1st at American Lutheran Church with Rev. Steven Brandsrud and Kathy Hibbert officiating. There will be a family graveside service at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery prior to the memorial service. Friends may call at the Welter Funeral Home. Gilbert C. Pier was born on August 9, 1917, to Lester and Eutie (Northey) Pier at Huron. He attended school at Sheffield, SD and graduated from Cavour High School.... Read More	Gilbert "Gib" Pier, age 87, of Huron, and formerly of rural Cavour, died Saturday, January 29, 2005, at the Violet Tschetter Memorial Home. His memorial service will be Tuesday, February 1st at American Lutheran Church with Rev. Steven Brandsrud and Kathy Hibbert officiating. There will be a family graveside service at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery prior to the memorial service. Friends may call at the Welter Funeral Home. Gilbert C. Pier was born on August 9, 1917, to Lester and Eutie (Northey) Pier at Huron. He attended school at Sheffield, SD and graduated from Cavour High School. He was employed at International Harvester in Huron for a number of years. On October 5, 1940, Gib married Opal Peskey at Redfield, SD. In 1945, they moved to a farm south of Cavour and lived there until 2003 when they moved to Huron due to Gib's health. He farmed south of Cavour for 59 years. He was a 4-H leader for many years for Pearl Creek. He was a director of the Farmers Elevator at Cavour for many years, a director of Beadle Electric Cooperative for a number of years, and a director of the F & M State Bank of Iroquois since 1973. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of rural Iroquois. Gib served on the Pearl Creek Township Board for many years. He enjoyed farming and fishing. He is survived by his wife Opal of Huron; three sons, Gary Pier of Huron, Craig Pier of Cavour and Steve (Joni) Pier of Yankton; five grandchildren, Rhonda (Scott) Klinkel of Aberdeen, Brenda (Barry) Cranston of Huron, Elizabeth Pier of Brookings, Emily Pier and Andrew Pier both of Vermillion; two step grandchild, Stephanie Stearns of Sioux Falls Douglas Stearns Yankton; three great grandchildren, Jennifer Klinkel of Grand Forks, ND, Chad Klinkel of Aberdeen, and Zackary Cranston of Huron; one brother, Jack (Lois) Pier of Mesa, AZ; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Lulah Arteman and Laura Clarambeau, and four brothers, Manfred, Edward, Loren, and Melvin Pier.

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Where is Gilbert C “Gib” Pier's memorial?
Gilbert C “Gib” Pier's memorial is located at: Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Belle Prairie Township, Beadle County, USA.
When did Gilbert C “Gib” Pier death?
Gilbert C “Gib” Pier death on 29 Jan 2005 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gilbert C “Gib” Pier's memorial?
Latitude: 44.2341003
Longitude: -97.9559021

Family Members:

Parent

Lester Levitt Pier

(1876 - 1925)

Eutie Annette Northey Pier

(1881 - 1974)

Spouse

Opal Viola Peskey Pier

(1919 - 2013)

Siblings

Manfred Pier

(1909 - 1925)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Belle Prairie Township, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2341003, -97.9559021

2. Saint Anthony's Catholic Cemetery
Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1478400, -97.9504400

3. Bonny Cemetery
Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1768000, -98.0505000

4. Pearl Creek Colony Cemetery
Pearl Creek Colony, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3289110, -97.9165710

5. Esmond Cemetery
Esmond, Kingsbury County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2578000, -97.7728000

6. Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery
Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0966988, -97.9332962

7. Lutheran Cemetery
Artesian, Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0967700, -97.9117600

8. Maplewood Cemetery
Iroquois, Kingsbury County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3679000, -97.8385100

9. Saint Pauls Catholic Cemetery
Iroquois, Kingsbury County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3679500, -97.8370300

10. Cavour Cemetery
Cavour, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3776700, -98.0536700

11. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Cavour, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3782997, -98.0524979

12. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Carthage, Miner County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1697006, -97.7403030

13. Prairie Flower Cemetery
Fedora, Miner County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0969009, -97.8169022

14. Dixon Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4122009, -97.9013977

15. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Carthage, Miner County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1824989, -97.7089005

16. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery New
Carthage, Miner County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1812172, -97.7092285

17. Restlawn Memory Gardens
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2755080, -98.2158890

18. Saint Martins Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3410988, -98.1830978

19. Pleasant View Cemetery
Carthage, Miner County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1693993, -97.6983032

20. Ideal Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3363991, -98.1952972

21. Aquilla Cemetery
Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1963997, -98.2313995

22. Riverside Cemetery
Huron, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3396988, -98.1971970

23. Dow Cemetery
Manchester, Kingsbury County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3112200, -97.6930700

24. Silver Creek Cemetery
Silver Creek Township, Sanborn County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0764700, -98.1503700