Robert Pierce

Robert “Bob” Pierce, age 85, of Wilmot, SD, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Mesa, AZ.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church and will close with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday, one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Wilmot City Cemetery.

The funeral service will be livestreamed, recorded, and viewable below his obituary.

Robert James Pierce was born on April 11, 1938, in Milbank, SD, to Fred and Olive (Buffington) Pierce. He grew up on the family farm southwest of Wilmot. He attended Springdale Township Country School which was less than a mile from his house. He later attended school in Wilmot and graduated from Wilmot High School with the Class of 1956.

On September 20, 1959, Bob was united in marriage with Beverly Monserud at Marvin, SD. Together, they were blessed with three boys: James, David, and Michael.

Always a hard worker, Bob worked on the farm his entire life. He also did machine work and restored many tractors. In 2013, Bob and Bev built a new house in Wilmot and moved there.

Bob was very active in his community, serving on the school board, the elevator board, on the park board in Arizona, and was the Springdale Township Supervisor for many years. He was also an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Wilmot and served on various church boards.

When Bob wasn’t busy farming or participating in community activities, he enjoyed spending time at Enemy Swim Lake. Bob and Bev also pulled a fifth-wheel camper to different places they traveled. Bob and Bev enjoyed spending their winters in Arizona.

Left to cherish Bob’s memory are his wife, Beverly of Wilmot, SD; sons: James (Marilyn) Pierce of Wilmot, SD; David (Sheila) Pierce of Wilmot, SD; and Michael Pierce of Sioux Falls, SD; two sisters: Cheryl (Bill) Sieverson of LaBolt, SD; and Donna (Darwin) Anderson of Wheaton, MN; brother-in-law, Orvin Bronson of Watertown, SD; nine grandchildren: Jeremy Vosberg, Jackie Vosberg, Brian (Cori) Pierce, Jenna (Tanner) Nelson, Amanda (Ted) Berckes, Lauren Pierce, Regan (Anna) Pierce, Rylee Pierce, and Rylen Pierce; 10 great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Preceding him in death are his parents; and two sisters-in-laws: Donna Bronson and Phyllis (Lester) Davidson.