Russell E. Pierson

"Russ"

Age 95, late of Lockport passed away peacefully at home under the care of his family and Lightways Hospice on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, raised in Byron, IL, and a resident of Lockport since 1955. Retired in 1994 from Corn Products and Unilever Chemical where he was a Chemical Engineer for 40 dedicated years. A proud United States Korean War Army Veteran, and devout member of First Congregational Church, Lockport.

Preceded in death by is beloved wife, Jane L. (Nee Love) Pierson (2021); one dear son, Thomas Pierson (2019); his parents, Edward and Lettie (Nee Kerrison) Pierson; a sister, Ida Mae Pierson; one brother, R. Earl Pierson; and a niece, Jeanie Jacobsen.

Survived by his devoted son, Jim (Cheryl) Pierson of Lockport; loving daughter-in-law, Mary Pierson; seven cherished grandchildren and 11 adored great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice in Russell's name would be greatly appreciated.

All Services and Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood are being privately held.