Le Roy

L Pierce

Le Roy L. Pierce, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013 at the University Hospital in Madison surrounded by his family.

He was born on Oct. 17, 1943 in Madison, WI. He graduated from Central High School and later from Devry School of Electronics.

Le Roy married Prudence Hilleque on Oct. 5, 1963.

He was in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years.

He was employed at Madison Kipp, Gisholt Machine Shop, Alkar Eng, APV Crepaco and worked at Sussek Machine before retiring.

Le Roy loved to be with his family and being around his grandchildren. He loved playing cards on the computer with friends all around the world. He loved reading his newspaper and doing word searches.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Prudence Pierce; a loving father of his children, Cheryl (Tracey) Anderson, Cathie (Brian) Merritt, Dale (Amanda) Pierce, Mary (Robbie) Spiegler, his brother, Tom (Ok Hui) Pierce of Chicago, IL, and his brother-in-law, Woodrow (Barb) Hilleque; his grandchildren, Brian (Cathy) Anderson, Michael (Cassidy) Anderson, Brittany Anderson, Megan Anderson, Alex Pierce, Morgan Pierce, Stephanie Behm, Brooke Behm, Tyler Stenulson; his two great grandsons, Paxton Culbert and Skyler Anderson; many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Le Roy was also survived by special friends, Paul Smith of Madison, WI; Bob (Pat) Jacobson of Beaver Dam, WI; Dan (Norma) Fahrenkrug of WY; and his goddaughter, Karrie (Derek) Werner of Edgerton, WI.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glarice and Julia Pierce and two brothers, Duane Pierce and Claire Pierce.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at the St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park in Monona.

Friends may call after 9 a.m. on Friday at the church until the time of services.

If desired, memorials may be made to St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church or UW Transplant.