Dennis “Devo” Edward Pierson, 60, of Delavan, passed away Feb. 21, 2016, with his beloved daughter and son-in-law at his side.
He was born July 18, 1955, to Richard and Jennie Pierson in Iowa City, Iowa. He attended St. Andrew Parish School in Delavan and graduated from Delavan-Darien High School before attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Dennis was involved in many sports throughout school and went on to play semi-pro football for the Delavan Red Devils. Dennis had a gift of music and loved spending time outdoors.
Dennis is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Joseph) Mork; parents, Richard and Jennie Pierson; brothers James (Brenda) Pierson, Steven Pierson, Joseph Pierson (Karen Adams) and Michael Pierson; sisters Kathleen (Stephen) Newell and Teresa (James) Speri; a niece; nephews; and extended family.
Dennis was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Eva Pierson.
Dennis was a kind man, who would do anything in his ability to help someone.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrew Parish in Delavan. A memorial mass will follow at 1 p.m. A light reception will take place at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Delavan to celebrate Dennis’ life.
Simply Cremation in Green Bay is assisting the family.
