Jack Pierce Obituary

Jack H. Pierce

Feb 6, 1936 - Oct 25, 2023

Sandusky

Jack Huntley Pierce, 87, residing in Sandusky, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Jack was born Feb. 6, 1936, in Salem, Ohio, to Huntley Pierce and Betty (Baker) Pierce Beck.

He graduated from Salem High School in 1954. He was a veteran of U.S. Air Force who proudly served his country in the late 1950s in the Strategic Air Command as Assistant Crew Chief for the KC97 Air Refueling Tanker. He retired from Crane Deming Pump after over 20 years of service.

Jack was a member of First Christian Church in Salem, Ohio. He enjoyed building models, model railroading, woodworking, camping, and watching war movies, but most of all, spending time with his family.

Jack is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol Beck Pierce; daughters, Leigh Ann (Mark) Delbecq of Galena and Julie (Keith) Kobasher of Sandusky; sister, Janet Pierce of Fort Myers, Florida; grandchildren, Jordan Kobasher, Spencer Kobasher, and Jessica Delbecq; and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and stepparents.

Private family services and burial will take place at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting with arrangements.

Those wishing to contribute to Jack's memory may do so to Erie County Humane Society, 1911 Superior Street, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or Firelands Regional Medical Center, 1111 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.