Gerald “Jerry” Martin Pierce SR., 84, passed away September 16th. Beloved husband to Sheila; loving father to Jerilynn (John) Gardner, Gerald M. (Denise) Pierce JR., Patrick M. (Cindy) Pierce, Wendy (Jerry) Thompson, Susan (Allen) Mosley, the late Allan Pierce, Shannon (Joseph) Rivera, Kelly Pallanti, Angela (Robert) Tierney, Lonnie Hansen, and Laura (Frank) Helms; cherished grandfather to 31 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; dearest brother of six. Jerry was a proud member of the American Legion and Amvets of Calumet City; he will be dearly missed by all that knew him. Visitation will be Monday, September 21st 10am until time of funeral service 1pm at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 8178 Cline Ave. Schererville, IN 46375. For more information or to sign our on-line guestbook please visit www. chapellawnfunerals.com