Robert J. Pierson, 77, of Marseilles, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Aperion Care Marseilles.

Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, December 10 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Pamela Haug of the First Congregational Church officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles with military honors

He was born on August 28, 1946, in Sandwich, IL, to Everett and Ann (Gabehart) Pierson. On January 29, 1972, he married Cynthia Jean Redford, who preceded him in death in 2018.

Bob served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Rich destroyer. He was employed by Exelon until his retirement, and sidelined as a drywall finisher for many years in Marseilles. Along with Cindy, he enjoyed many years of travel, music, gardening, and fishing. Bob loved to go to his grandchildren's sporting games.

He is survived by his son, John (Alicia) of Marseilles; two grandchildren, Carter and Kennedy; one step-brother, Mark (Jan) Shumaker; one step-sister, Miki (Harry) Satterthwaite; three sisters-in-law, Setsuko Pierson, Connie (Jim) Blanton, and Linda (Brad) Cresto; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy; his father, Everett; his mother, Ann; his step-father, Harry Shumaker; his brother, Richard Pierson, and his in-laws, Edward and Maxine Redford.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com