Roger Pierce, 70, lifetime resident of Russell, Iowa, passed from this life surrounded by loving family on Monday, February 14, 2011 at Legacy Lodge, Circle of Life Hospice Center in Chariton, after a tenacious battle with several illnesses. His complete obituary appeared in the Chariton Leader dated Feb. 22, 2011.
Roger was born September 3, 1940, in Chariton, Iowa, to Neal and Hazel (Price) Pierce. Roger attended Russell High School where he played basketball and went with his team to the state basketball tournaments. On September 25, 2960, Roger married his childhood sweetheart, Judy Green, and the couple had two children; a daughter, Karla, and a son, Todd. On September 25, 2010 Roger and Judy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Services were held at 10:30am, Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Fielding Funeral Home. Family met with friends from 5-7pm Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Interment was in the Russell Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Faith United Methodist Church of Russell, Circle of Life Hospice, Russell Fire Department, or the Russell Community Club.
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