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February 17, 1938 – June 22, 2024
William A. ”Bill” Pierce, 86, of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024.
He was born February 17, 1938, in Chicago to Eugene and Lois (Lang) Pierce, graduated from Thornton High School, and served proudly with the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Pawcatuck. Bill made his career for 35 years with the Sears & Roebuck Co. as a talented Sales Representative. Bill’s true passion was youth sports, having officiated high school baseball, softball, boys and girls basketball in Illinois and Indiana for decades, garnering the nickname “Mr. Rules” due to his meticulous knowledge of the official standards. He was an honored coach and past president of the Lansing Old Timers Organization for baseball. He served as head usher, trustee, and president of Heritage Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, and he loved the many trips to Holland to share his love of baseball in Europe. And, did we not yet mention Bill’s dedicated commitment to cheering on his beloved Chicago Cubs?
On September 6, 1968, he married Christine Dremonas, who survives along with their son, Scot (Lynn) Pierce of Munster, and grandchildren: Madison and Alex Pierce, and Annika, Nathan, and Teah Pierce. He was preceded in death by one son, Stephen Pierce, in March of 2021; one brother, Robert Pierce; and his parents.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 28, at Heritage Lutheran Church, 308 N. Washington St., Valparaiso, beginning at 11:00 am, Rev. Stan Teme officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Heritage Lutheran Church.
