Charles “Charlie” Pierce, 69, of Carrington, ND, was called home Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Carrington Health Center, surrounded by his family.

Charles M. Pierce was born May 14, 1946, in Carrington, the son of Melvin and Emma (Glover) Pierce.  While growing up, Charlie received his education through Carrington Schools, after which working throughout Central North Dakota as a skilled carpenter, in addition to putting on many road miles while driving truck for Chuck Daniels, among other various jobs.

On March 18, 1965, Charlie married Diane Louise Land of Carrington.  Together they shared a life with their four children; Dawn, Kevin, Michelle, and Curt, until Diane passed away unexpectedly, after seven years of marriage, on July 19, 1972.  Charlie married Gloria Jean Sowers of Carrington, on April 19, 1976.  From this union Charlie gained three more children; RoxAnn, Shelley and Bridget, in addition to Wade, the only child he and Gloria shared together, all of which created one big happy family.

Charlie enjoyed playing cards, fishing, camping, and shooting the breeze with his coffee buddies.  He also loved pulling pranks and laughing at a good joke, however, the highlight of Charlie’s life was spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Charlie is survived by his eight children, RoxAnn (Joel) Willey, Carrington, Dawn (Jason) Sawrey, Ada, MN, Kevin (Deb) Pierce, Mandan, ND, Shelley Flick, Carrington, Michelle Wobbema, Valley City, ND, Curtis (Holly) Pierce, Jamestown, ND, Bridget Reimers, Mandan, ND, Wade (Dalayna) Pierce, Carrington; his Buddy Buttons; nineteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Emma; his wife, Diane; sister, Marlys; nephews, Gary and Curtis Stangland.

PRAYER SERVICE:

Monday, July 6, 2015 at 7PM in Evans Funeral Home, Carrington

FUNERAL SERVICE:

Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND

DATE AND TIME:

Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 10:30AM

BURIAL:

Carrington Cemetery