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Leroy Kauffman Pierce

Birth	:	6 Dec 1924 Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	10 Sep 2010 Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0978012, -91.2612991
Plot	:	M.S. Township Trustees 2nd Addition, Lot 84
Description	:	Leroy Kauffman Pierce, 85, of Morning Sun died on Friday, September 10, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun with Rev. Mel Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Morning Sun with military rites by the American Legion of Morning Sun and Oakville and the VFW of Wapello. The family and friends will gather for a lunch and fellowship at the church following the burial. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home... Read More	Leroy Kauffman Pierce, 85, of Morning Sun died on Friday, September 10, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun with Rev. Mel Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Morning Sun with military rites by the American Legion of Morning Sun and Oakville and the VFW of Wapello. The family and friends will gather for a lunch and fellowship at the church following the burial. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Morning Sun where the family will meet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The son of LeRoy and Gertrude Kauffman Pierce, he was born on December 6, 1924. He was a lifelong resident of Morning Sun, having graduated from Morning Sun High School in 1942. He served in World War II in the 80th Division of Patton's Army in France. He was captured during active duty and was a POW in Germany for 9 months. After the war, he returned to Iowa and continued attending and graduated from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois. He was a member and the first Worthy Master of Epsilon Nu Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity in Monmouth. He graduated from Cincinnati College of Embalming in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 25, 1950. Leroy met Nancy Peters of Monmouth, Illinois while at Cincinnati and they were married on October 4, 1952. Leroy continued his career at Pierce Furniture working with his father, L.R. Pierce and his two sons, Dave and Curt in the furniture and funeral businesses. He was a member of the Morning Sun Lions Club, a life long member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun and served as an elder. He was a member of the Hayes Scott Post 112 of the American Legion in Morning Sun and the Masonic Lodge #5 A.F. & A.M. of Wapello. He was active in the Republican Party, serving as the Republican County Chairman for Louisa County. He served on the Board of Directors for the People's National Bank in Columbus Junction for many years. He was a founding member of the Keck Men's Chorus and the Indian Hills Golf and Country Club. Leroy enjoyed golf and hunting and especially loved visiting with people. He was the 4th of July Frog Jump chairman for many years and was recognized as the first Citizen of the Year in Morning Sun along with Cleora McClurkin. He is survived by his three sons, David & Carol Pierce of Morning Sun, Dwight & Barbie Pierce of Conway, Arkansas and Curtis & Linda Pierce of Columbus Junction; seven grandchildren, Cole & Melissa Pierce of Chicago, Tiffany Pierce & fiancé Levi Sheppard of Vacaville, California, Jared Pierce of McMinnville, Oregon, Livvy Pierce and Sam Pierce both of Conway, Arkansas, Justin Pierce and Rachel Pierce both of Columbus Junction; and three great grandchildren, Ethan and Adel Pierce and Cain Tillman all of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy on January 31, 2005; two grandchildren, Joshua Pierce and Carolyn Pierce; and his sister, Charlotte Ann Gibson. A memorial fund has been established for the benefit of the First United Presbyterian Church, the American Legion and the Morning Sun Community Ambulance Service.

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Leroy Kauffman Pierce's memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, USA.
When did Leroy Kauffman Pierce death?
Leroy Kauffman Pierce death on 10 Sep 2010 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0978012
Longitude: -91.2612991

Family Members:

Parent

Le Roy Clarence “Leroy” Pierce

(1890 - 1979)

Gertrude Ellen Kauffman Pierce

(1891 - 1945)

Spouse

Nancy Ann Peters Pierce

(1930 - 2005)

Siblings

Charlotte Ann Pierce Gibson

(1928 - 2009)

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