Harold A. Pierce
Harold A. Pierce , Age 85
Harold A. Pierce, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully, on his 85thbirthday, Sunday, December 5, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital after a brief illness.
Harold, son of Phillip and Ethel Eschenbach was born December 5, 1936. On January 31, 1961 he was united in marriage to Katherine F. Mrofchak; she preceded him in death on December 5, 2013. He was raised on a family farm in Baraboo. Harold proudly served in the US Navy from Sept. 23, 1956 until his honorable discharge on Sept. 8, 1960. He was a hard worker his entire life; he was employed by Olin Corporation in the Maintenance Dept. as well as Sysco Foods. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling. Harold took great pride in his lawn and enjoyed sitting and admiring his work.
He is survived by his children, Debra (Mike) Thill of Waterbury, Connecticut, Tricia (Eric) Klingenmeyer of North Freedom, Jeff Pierce of LaValle, Jim (Gabe) Pierce of Baraboo; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; he is further survived by his sister, Bonnie (Ted) Cowing; sisters-in-law, Pat (Bob) Baek, Pam Klingbeil as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends and his beloved four-legged companion, Bailey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Katherine; and his sister, Barbara Berger.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 2 p.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Baraboo with Pastor Tim Kuske officiating. Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. as well as from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the church on Friday. Burial with military honors will take place at Walnut Hill Cemetery following the funeral on Friday
Condolences
Penny and Dennis Quandt December 06, 2021
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
We are so sorry our thoughts and prayers are with you all…Your Mom Katie was really special to me and your Dad stopped by and we really got to know him as well such good people ðŸ™ðŸ˜‡
Peggy Sconce December 07, 2021
Family New Castle , Colorado
So sorry for your loss of your Dad and at such important time in everyone’s life - Christmas and his birthday. Your memories carry you through and focus on the good times .
Deb Burroughs December 07, 2021
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Prayers for you and your family! So sorry for your loss! I
Susan and David Thomlinson December 07, 2021
Friend Indianapolis , Indiana
Jeff, We are so sorry for the loss of your father. May he rest in peace in God's loving care. David and Susan Thomlinson
Codi l pretsch December 07, 2021
Friend Lone Rock , Wisconsin
Pierce Family- So sorry for you loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time
Allan Bruns December 09, 2021
Friend Lyndon Station , Wisconsin
So sorry for your loss. Really thought a lot of Harold, will certainly miss him. Sorry I will not make it to the services, but will definitely be there in spirit. Love to my friends. Al Bruns
Michael Heiser December 09, 2021
Long time friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Harol was such a nice guy. Enjoyed talking to him every time we met. Harold and I would talk about bowling and other things. Enjoyed his company.
Becky & Randy Benson December 10, 2021
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Pistachio Man and Pierce family, sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. Mom and dad are back together again watching over you all! Prayers.
Dina Buonocore December 10, 2021
Friend WATERBURY , Connecticut
Sending hugs to Harold's family, it's goodbye for now, until you meet again. He was loved by many and will live on in your memories forever. Love Dina and Dino
Betty L KruegerFriernd December 12, 2021
Friend and neighborI am SO sor ry Baraboo , Wisconsin
I am So sorry to hear of Harold's passing, I didn't know until Friday . I will certainly miss chatting with him and visitng him and Bailey. Always waved at him when I drove past and into our alley as he sat in his lawn chair in his drive. My thoughts and prayers with your family.