1935
Walter
2015
Walter "Swede" William Pierce
July 7, 1935 — February 20, 2015
Walter "Swede" William Pierce, Jr.
Walter "Swede" William Pierce, Jr. passed away in his home with his family by his side on February 20, 2015 after a lengthy courageous battle with Heart Disease.
Walt was born on July 7, 1935 in Granada, Minnesota. He was the son of Walter and Carolyn Pierce. He attended school in Granada, Minnesota and then joined the Air Force. He married Judith Willa Stockdill on February 17, 1961 in Fairmont, Minnesota. Walt and Judy resided in Fairmont until 1969 at which time they moved to the Randolph, Minnesota area. Walt worked for many years at Mid America (Marigold) Dairy in Farmington, Minnesota. Walt also fulfilled his dream of being an Auctioneer and ran an Auction House in Waterford for a few years. In 1986 Walt and Judy left Randolph and moved to a Hobby Farm in Northfield where he farmed. Later in his retirement he worked for Carquest in Northfield, Minnesota delivering parts which was a job he really enjoyed. It gave him the opportunity to meet and visit with many people which was something that brought him much joy, especially if they wanted to disagree with him regarding politics. In 2002 Walt and Judy sold the farm and moved to Cannon Falls. Walt loved to go to Auctions and Garage Sales and to go grocery shopping. He especially cherished each and every moment that he spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Walt is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Judy. He is also survived by his daughters Julie Fox of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota and Penny Taube of Cannon Falls, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Paul (Lacey) Fox, Dayne Fox (Jennah, Carter and Cecelia), Mikinzie (Andy) Halbert, Lukas Taube (Hayley) and Aftin (Mitch) Otto; three Great Grandchildren, Layla Jo Fox, Willa Otto and Kooper Taube; Sister Janice (Frank) Landsteiner; Brothers Ralph (Lucille) Pierce and George Pierce; Sister-in-Laws Sharon Pierce and Karen (David) Olson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A gathering in Celebration of Walt's Life will be held on Saturday February 28, 2015 at the VFW in Cannon Falls, Minnesota which is located at 218 North 4th Street from 10:00-1:00. Special tributes to Walt will be at 11:00 by those who loved him. Please join Walt's family to share special memories of him by all who knew and loved him.
A family burial service will be held in the Spring in Fairmont, Minnesota.
The family was assisted by Mahn Family Funeral and Cremation Services in Red Wing, Minnesota. Obituary may be viewed and condolences may be written to the family at: www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
218 North 4th Street
Cannon Falls, MN
Walter "Swede" William Pierce, Jr. passed away in his home with his family by his side on February 20, 2015 after a lengthy courageous battle with Heart Disease.
Walt was born on July 7, 1935 in Granada, Minnesota. He was the son of Walter and Carolyn Pierce. He attended school in Granada, Minnesota and then joined the Air Force. He married Judith Willa Stockdill on February 17, 1961 in Fairmont, Minnesota. Walt and Judy resided in Fairmont until 1969 at which time they moved to the Randolph, Minnesota area. Walt worked for many years at Mid America (Marigold) Dairy in Farmington, Minnesota. Walt also fulfilled his dream of being an Auctioneer and ran an Auction House in Waterford for a few years. In 1986 Walt and Judy left Randolph and moved to a Hobby Farm in Northfield where he farmed. Later in his retirement he worked for Carquest in Northfield, Minnesota delivering parts which was a job he really enjoyed. It gave him the opportunity to meet and visit with many people which was something that brought him much joy, especially if they wanted to disagree with him regarding politics. In 2002 Walt and Judy sold the farm and moved to Cannon Falls. Walt loved to go to Auctions and Garage Sales and to go grocery shopping. He especially cherished each and every moment that he spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Walt is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Judy. He is also survived by his daughters Julie Fox of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota and Penny Taube of Cannon Falls, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Paul (Lacey) Fox, Dayne Fox (Jennah, Carter and Cecelia), Mikinzie (Andy) Halbert, Lukas Taube (Hayley) and Aftin (Mitch) Otto; three Great Grandchildren, Layla Jo Fox, Willa Otto and Kooper Taube; Sister Janice (Frank) Landsteiner; Brothers Ralph (Lucille) Pierce and George Pierce; Sister-in-Laws Sharon Pierce and Karen (David) Olson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A gathering in Celebration of Walt's Life will be held on Saturday February 28, 2015 at the VFW in Cannon Falls, Minnesota which is located at 218 North 4th Street from 10:00-1:00. Special tributes to Walt will be at 11:00 by those who loved him. Please join Walt's family to share special memories of him by all who knew and loved him.
A family burial service will be held in the Spring in Fairmont, Minnesota.
The family was assisted by Mahn Family Funeral and Cremation Services in Red Wing, Minnesota. Obituary may be viewed and condolences may be written to the family at: www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
Celebration of Life
FEB 28. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CST)
Cannon Falls VFW218 North 4th Street
Cannon Falls, MN
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