Ray was born in Chicago Illinois on July 28 1951 to the late Raymond E Pierce and the late Florence E Pierce nee Romano. He leaves behind his loving wife Caroline N Pierce nee Franson, four daughters Lisa Marie Kokot (Mark), Michele Ann O'Neil (Carl), Renee Anne O'Neill (Brian), and Marcie Marie Pierce. He also leaves five beautiful grandchildren Breanna, Thomas, Jacob, Amelia, and Cameron, and
his brother Richard E Pierce (Gail) and sister Kathy Whalen along with a niece and several nephews. His family was the most important thing to him and he loved them all dearly. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with family. He was proud to have served in the Air Force National Guard, worked his entire career in the computer business, and enjoyed building his own computers. He will be missed by all.
The services for Ray will be at Nativity Catholic Church on April 6 at 11am.
