Gerald "Jerry" W. Piercy
March 06, 2018
Gerald “Jerry” William Piercy, 78, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at his home with his wife by his side.
There will be a Celebration of Life from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
Jerry was born February 2, 1940, in Algona, Iowa, to Luther and Irene (Bonnstetter) Piercy. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and loved bowling. Jerry was on the Hickland Diesel Team for many years and went on to bowl in the Iowa Senior Games. Jerry loved his cats, Missy and Alex. In his youth, Jerry raced stock cars and enjoyed fishing and playing Yahtzee.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Diane; his children, Laura Piercy (Ron), Lynne (Duane) Skinner, Lisa (Gordan) Perkins, LeeAnna (John) Wilkinson, Cristy (Jim) Rhoades, Lucinda (Alan) Johnson, and Jeff (Becky) Piercy; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Clara (Kurt) Campbell and Virgil (Ellen) Piercy; sister-in-law, Alice Piercy; and several nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Irene Piercy; and his brothers, Jim and Bob Piercy.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Ankeny Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Jerry.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Richard "Dick" Helverson
03/11/2018
Sorry to read of Jerry's passing. I was a bowling team mate for several years at Val Lanes. A very nice guy, I am sorry for your loss.
Jane Hubbard and Joe Dygas
03/10/2018
So very sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. The Piercy's were our country neighbors in Woodburn. My special friend Clara is Jerry's sister. All our condolences to all the family. We grieve with all that knew and loved him.
Bonny Young
03/10/2018
I have known Jerry for at least 50 years. I am his wife, Diane's, sister.Jerry is the kindest most caring man that I have ever known. He was always there for me- for help or an I love you. My daughter and I used to go and watch him bowl. And he was exceptional at that, but I will- and am, always going to grieve his death. He was a good man and I am thankful that God let me know him.He fought a long fight without complaint until the end. Still knowing he didn't have much time left, he didn't complain. And my sister was there caring for him until the end.They loved each other so much.I will miss him...
Nicholas Piercy
03/09/2018
Sorry for your loss.
Mary Apodaca
03/08/2018
So very sad to learn of the loss of your Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle.
The Piercy Family owns a part of my heart, & therefore I grieve with you.