Richard T. Pierce, age 70, of 3417 Country Meadows East, died on Friday, January 14, 2011 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on November 30, 1940 in Quincy the son of Richard R. & Marie (Hamann) Pierce. He married the love of his life, Elaine Rose Terwelp, on September 8, 1962 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on December 8, 2006. Mr. Pierce was the owner of K & P Heating. Richard was also an avid gardener who participated in the Farmer’s Market in Quincy for numerous years. He was a long time member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Richard was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a huge baseball fan, especially the Cardinals. Richard will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by:
FOUR CHILDREN: Ann Altenhein and her husband Jim of Latham, IL; Richard A. Pierce and his wife Arlene of Columbus, OH; Jean Behrens and her husband Jim of Quincy and Susan Pierce also of Quincy.
THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Hannah Altenhein, Jimmy Behrens and Amber Behrens.
ONE SISTER: Marcia Franklin and her husband Bill
along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 9:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 in St. Francis Catholic Church by Father Don Blaeser. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 until 7:00. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Kidney Foundation.