Robert E. “Bob” Pierson

Robert E. “Bob” Pierson

May 10, 1920 – September 21, 2019

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Virginia.  Survived by sister, Ruth Rakosnik; sons, Doug (Suzi) and Dave (Cathy); grandchildren, Nick (Laura), Emily Patel (Sachit); step grandsons, Ty Kucera (Yuri) and Dru Kucera; seven great-grandchildren.

Bob was a World War II veteran and retired as a Major USAR.  He was also a longtime employee of Western Electric.  Many thanks to the staff at The Lighthouse and St. Croix Hospice who assisted Bob during the last months of his life.

Memorials in Bob’s name are suggested to Omaha’s Presbyterian Church of the Cross or to the Nebraska Humane Society.  Private family interment with military honors at Omaha National Cemetery.