Robert Milton “Bob” Pierce formerly of Hudson, WI passed away on December 13, 2023 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN.
Bob was born on May 18, 1931, in Cornell, WI, to Milton and Sophie (Kroll) Pierce.
He married Rita Van Beck on January 18, 1954. They were married for 59 years. They raised three sons, traveled to all 50 states and visited all of the presidential libraries.
Bob enjoyed reading, computers, mahjong, political discussions and spending time with family.He was a District Governor in Toastmasters. He was active in church leadership and served as a lay delegate to the annual conference. Bob was an avid golfer, playing his final round on his 91st birthday.
Bob is survived by sons William (Donna), Thomas (Barbara), James (Jeanine), grandchildren Jim, Jessica (Jason), Danielle (Jake), Nick (Rachel), Ben, Kelsey and Kelly. Great-grandchildren Autumn, Ian, Olivia, Bennett, Caden and Maverick and special friend Marian Ruhde.
He was preceded in death by his wife Rita and parents Milton and Sophie.
A visitation for Bob will take place at Hudson United Methodist Church 1401 Laurel Ave. Hudson from 10-11 AM Thursday December 21 followed by a funeral service at 11 AM. Memorials preferred to the church. Private interment at a later date.
My sympathies and prayers to Bob’s family. I had the pleasure to meet Bob through Toastmasters. He was an inspirational leader.
I always enjoyed Bob at HUMC. I took over check signing details when he chose not to continue. I actually bought a speedometer for my bike when I was 11 years old from his parents who ran a Gambles store in Glenwood City, my home town. Bob was just fun to be around. My sympathies to Bill and Donna and extended family and friends.
We send our sympathy to Bob’s family. He certainly was a man with many interests and activities during his long life. Dave’s aunt and uncle, Alice and Don Mayer, were long time friends of Bob and Rita and that is how we became acquainted with them. Visits with them were always fun.