Kenneth D. Piere

Kenneth D. Piere, 84, of Decatur, Nebraska died on Monday, February 21, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. Funeral services for Kenneth will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. at the Decatur First United Methodist Church; Pastor Phil Sloat will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Munderloh Funeral Home in Pender. There will be a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Steve Brazier officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur. Kenneth was born on December 22, 1926 in Wisner Nebraska to Clarence and Cora Piere. When he was very young the family moved to the farm near Macy, NE. He attended Decatur High School and at age 19, joined the Army and served as a medic. He met Jeraldine Fairbairn in 1945 and they were united in marriage November 7th 1947 at the First Reformed Church in Macy. Later they moved to the farm and together they raised two sons, Dwane and Terry. Among Kenneth’s loves, the farm held a special place in his heart. Even after they moved to Walthill, he continued to farm with Dwane. In his later years, he enjoyed driving the countryside and observing farming operations. Church, family, and friends were a large part of his life. He enjoyed building toy machine sheds and doll beds for his grandchildren and family friends. Ken and Jerry enjoyed traveling, and made frequent trips to visit family and friends on the West Coast. But, his favorite pastime was, of course, playing cards. Poker was his game of choice, but would play Gin-Rummy with anyone who was willing. Survivors include his sons: Dwane and his wife Sheryl of Macy, Nebraska and Terry and his wife Terry of Shawnee, Kansas; grandchildren: Amy & husband Andy Soll, Alissa & husband Brandon Dangler, Christy & husband Chris Stimac, Katie, Julie, and Brian: great-grandchildren: Aaliyah, River, and Olivia: sister and brother-in-law: Eunice and Warren Creamer. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Cora, sister Imogene, and his wife, Jerry. Pall Bearers will be: Ray Cooney, Greg Meyer, Doug Morgan, Russell Stansberry, Mike Storm, Bob Worley. Honorary Pall Bearers will be: Tom Farrens, Chick Maryott, Lewis Storm, Lyle Storm, Boyd Worley. Memorials are suggested to the Walthill and Decatur Fire and Rescue Units.