George H. Pierce

1922 - 2011

George H. Pierce obituary, 1922-2011, Coldwater, MI

BORN

1922

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Putnam Funeral Home

11 East Chicago Street

Coldwater, Michigan

George Pierce Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 8, 2011.

Obituary Notice

George H. Pierce, 88, of Coldwater went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. He was born November 7, 1922 in Coldwater to George R. and Caroline Wilhelmine (Kulow) Pierce and graduated from Coldwater High School in 1941.
In 1943 he entered the U. S. Army Air Force. George graduated from the Spartan School of Aeronautics while in the service and served as an aircraft mechanic, gunnery instructor for B-24's, B-29's and as a line chief before being discharged honorably as a Staff Sergeant in 1946.
He married Virginia Lee Smith on September 23, 1948 in Coldwater. She passed away on December 27, 2009.
George worked in the automobile business as a salesman for Paul Maurer Dodge and Plymouth and Way's Olds and Cadillac in Coldwater. He left the car business and entered banking with Branch County Savings Bank (now Century Bank and Trust), then as manager for Branch County Federal Savings and Loan (now Monarch Community Bank) where he retired from banking as President and Chairman of the Board.
He was active in the Coldwater community serving as President of the Board of Education, Chairman for the local American Cancer Society, and was a former member of the Noon Rotary Club. George attended the First Baptist Church of Coldwater.
He was a devoted family man and loved playing "swing-swing" with his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing cards with friends and his Thursday Bridge Group.
Mr. Pierce was preceded in death by his wife,; Virginia, his parents; three sisters; Onnalee Randall, Dorothy Horstmeyer and Marjorie Pierce. He is survived by three children; David and Karen Pierce of Coldwater, Carol and Kevin Ogles of Whitsett, NC and Chris and Sue Pierce of Coldwater, along with nine grandchildren; Amanda (Jared) Jones of Kentwood, MI, Melissa Pierce of Phoenix, AZ, Lauren Pierce of Lansing, MI, Jonah Ogles of Newport, KY, Samuel Ogles of Wheaton, IL, Hannah Ogles of Whitsett, NC, John (Kyleigh) Motz of Coldwater, Steven Motz of Modesto, CA, Ashley Pierce of Coldwater and five great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at the Putnam Funeral Home on Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.. Services celebrating his life will be held at the First Baptist Church, 102 Bishop Avenue at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 12, 2011 with one hour of visitation preceding the services at the church, with Pastor Jim Erwin officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at the First Baptist Church.
You may leave an online tribute by visiting www.putnamfuneralhome.com




Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home 517 278-2311
Coldwater, MI

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September 12, 2011

Pierce family
We send our deepest condolences on the loss of your father Grandfather and friend. George was always a good friend and always had a fantastic smile for everyone. We will truly miss him

Don & Betty Ward

September 11, 2011

jim dove

George was a great and remarkable man. He always greeted me with a smile just like the one in this obit page. if all of the souls on this earth were as good as George, this world would be a FAR better place. Thanks for making our little space here better George!

September 10, 2011

Steve Haberkorn

Dave, Chris, and Carol: Just learned of George's passing. Our most sincere condolences. I always enjoyed George's humor and outlook on life. He will certainly be missed by all his family, friends, and community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

September 10, 2011

Steve Haberkorn

Dave, Chris, Carol and Family: Just learned of the passing of George. I was able to spend some coffee time with you dad and very much enjoyed his sense of humor and his outlook on life. He will be missed not only by your family, but his many friends and the community. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

September 10, 2011

Judi Warkoczeski

George was a wonderful boss and person. When I went to work for him it was at my dads suggestion. My dad had worked with George and thought highly of him also. I am sorry to hear of his passing.

September 9, 2011

The Mayor and Sharon Wallace

Dear Pierce Family:

We both want you to know that George will be missed and we express our sincere sympathy to all of you. George was a dear friend and our bridge group will miss his humor and wit.

God bless you all!!

The Mayor and Sharon

September 9, 2011

Dear Dave, Carol, Chris and Family,

Your dad was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. I will always have many fond memories of growing up on Sprague St. with your family.

Jane Pitts Smith

September 9, 2011

Terri Randall-Patterson

Dear David, Carol, Chris & Family,

Uncle George was such a wonderful man who was deeply loved and admired by so many. We will always cherish the memories of visiting your home during our family vacations...the swimming pool!!! Uncle George and Aunt Virgina were always so much fun!!! Mom and Dad (Richard & Theresa) absolutely loved every second spent with your parents whether in Coldwater or at Win Schuler's in Marshall for their annual lunch.

We know you have wonderful memories of him as well that will carry you through these difficult days ahead.

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Rick, Terri & Denice

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