Walter E. Pierson, 85, of Coldwater, passed away
peacefully Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Grand Vista Assisted Living in Coldwater
after a long battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s. Walt was born April 13,
1935 in Waterloo, Indiana to Earl and Mary (Frick) Pierson, and they preceded
him in death.
He attended school in Ashley, IN until his family moved
to Michigan where Walt attended Montgomery school. When Montgomery closed he
transferred to Quincy Schools where he graduated in 1953.
On July 3, 1954 he married Thelma Spieth and they raised
five children. She preceded him in death in 2004. He married Janice Musselman
and she survives.
Walt retired from Lakeland Correctional Facility at the
age of 56. He enjoyed traveling, especially camping with his children and
grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching old Westerns on TV, and was a member of
UCT for over 50 years.
He was also preceded in death by his oldest son Micheal
in August 2011.
Walt is survived by his daughter-in-law, Julie Pierson,
his daughters Cathy (Glenn) Suever, Lori (Scott) Luce, Lynnette Pierson, and
son Martin (LuAnne) Pierson; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.Also
surviving are sisters Peg Erts, Pat (Norm) Knisely and Helen Beard.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place and
there will be no services or calling hours for Walter Pierson at this
time. Arrangements are entrusted to the Eagle Funeral Home-George White
Chapel in Quincy.
Memorial contributions are
suggested to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Humane Society of Branch
County.
