Mike married Dorene Brainerd Scott on January 1, 2000 in Fort Myers, FL. He was the dear father of Misti Pierceall and Daniel Pierceall, and beloved stepfather of Damon, Jared, Justin, and Derek Scott. He is preceded in death by son Dylan Pierceall (1978-2002).
Mike was born on January 10, 1949 in Springfield, IL, son of the late Paul Henry Pierceall (1924-2018) and Emma Loraine Jessup Pierceall (1927-2014). Mike leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his sisters Billie (Kenneth) and Cheryl (Michael), six children/stepsons, and grandchildren Ocean Ostreicher, Liv Pierceall, Isabella Scott, Julia Scott, Odin Scott, and Orion Scott.
Following high school in Granada Hills CA, Mike joined the U.S. Army (Nov 1967-Nov 1970) during which he served as Specialist and gunner on a tank in Vietnam, receiving a Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, among many others.
Mike moved his family to Gillette, WY in the late 1970’s. He was employed for many years as an accomplished heavy equipment mechanic in Wyoming and Utah, until his injuries from the Vietnam War and an ultralight accident rendered him disabled. Mike spent many dedicated volunteer hours counseling and assisting other Vietnam veterans to receive their VA benefits.
Mike enjoyed hang gliding, traveling, mountains, the ocean and the outdoors, photography, motorcycles, (or anything with wheels) and most of all people. Mike loved to spend time talking and laughing with people. Mike and Dorene enjoyed nothing more than just being together.
Mike was extremely proud of his soulmate Dorene, his many accomplishments and of his children/stepchildren and their families. Services for Mike will be held at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, FL on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. There will be a Celebration of Mike’s Life from 5-7 pm, contact Dorene Pierceall at 239-331-1124 for information. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the DAV – Disabled American Vets or to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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