William A. ”Bill” Pierce, 86, of Valparaiso formerly of Lansing, Il passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was born February 17, 1938 in Chicago to Eugene & 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, had served as head usher, trustee and president of Heritage Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, and 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 & Alex Pierce and Annika, Nathan & 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 28th at Heritage Lutheran Church 308 N. Washington St., Valparaiso beginning at 11:00 am, Rev. Stan Temme officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Heritage Lutheran Church.
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Bill was our next-door neighbor. Such a nice man every week in the summer I would see him mowing his lawn on his riding mower, one of his favorite things to do. He could be found in his garage doing little projects, I suppose. If I walked by with my dog, he would always have a treat ready for Sammy. To his wife, Chris, and all of his family, our condolences and the loss of a sweet sweet man. We will miss him in the neighborhood. -Arlene Lynch
