Carl E. Pierce

Carl E. Pierce, 88, of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Carl was born December 20, 1923 in Howard City, Michigan the son of Howard and Helene (White) Pierce. Carl served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII and was married to Eleanora Day on December 14, 1946. Mrs. Pierce preceded him in death on March 8, 1998. Carl was the owner and operator of Carl's Drive-In in Woodbury from 1961 – 1971, was a janitorial and swimming pool supply sales representative, worked at Village True Value in Lake Odessa and also Koops Funeral Chapel. Work was Carl's hobby, he loved his community and visiting with his friends at the "coffee shops". Carl was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church and the Jackson-Mutschler VFW Post 4461 in Lake Odessa. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eleanora; and several siblings. Surviving is his son, Donald (Linda) Pierce of Vermontville; granddaughter, Jessica (Jonathan) Lentz of Charlotte; great granddaughters, Erica and Emma Lentz; sister, Jeanette Wagenmaker of Spring Lake. Visitation with the family will be held 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Monday at Koops Funeral Chapel – Lake Odessa. Funeral services for Carl will be conducted at 11 am on Tuesday at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 10265 E. Brown Road, Lake Odessa. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Carl's name may be directed to Lakewood United Methodist Church or the charity of one's choice. Visitation February 20, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Koops Funeral Chapel 935 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, MI (616) 374-8221 Funeral Service February 21, 2012 11:00 AM Lakewood United Methodist Church 10265 E. Brown Road Lake Odessa, MI Interment Tuesday February 21 2012 Lakeside Cemetery 14631 Cemetery Rd Lake Odessa, MI