Jeffrey David Pierce

JEFFREY DAVID PIERCE

Belle Plaine

Jeffrey David Pierce, 75, of Belle Plaine, formerly of Guttenberg, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at Compass Memorial Hospital in Marengo, under the care of Essence of Life Hospice in Amana, surrounded by family with The Beach Boys playing softly in the background.

Jeff was born on Oct. 12, 1946, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Maurice and June (Davis) Pierce. He graduated from Guttenberg High School in 1964, then spent most of his life as a logger, primarily working with family and the family business, Pierce Lumber. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing softball and hunting, especially waterfowl. In his 40s, his passion moved to golf. He continued to golf at every opportunity he had, enjoying all of his golfing partners, especially Kaiz, on the golf course and time spent in the clubhouse.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 35 years, Vicki (Rieck); father-in-law and mother-in-law, Russ and Shirley Rieck; his older sisters, Glee, Janet and Mitzi; brothers, Mick, Jim, Joe, Paul and Terry; daughters, Deb (Tim) Wilson and Kathy (Steve) Rindels from a previous marriage to Sandy (Rippey) Bennett; sons, Daniel (Jody) Pierce and T.J. (Brooke) Pierce from a previous marriage to Donna (Schmitt) Hinzman; sons, Brandon (Amanda) Pierce and Justin (Ashley) Pierce; grandchildren, Hannah, Bradley, Jessica, Kieran, Mara, Jordyn, Kaity, Morgan, Lydia, Jax, Blakely, Lincoln, Jase, Roark and Brax; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and June; and brother, Chris.

Memorial service is 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine, with Russ Spading officiating. Service will also be livestreamed through the funeral service Facebook page.

Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences can be sent to www.neuhausfuneralservice.com.