Wayne Pierson

Wayne Pierson, 67, of Marshalltown passed away with his family by his side at the Iowa River Hospice House on Sunday November 6, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Friday November 11, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation held from 9:30 a.m. until the service time. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family to be used at a later date. For condolences contact www.Mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Wayne and his family. Wayne was born on August 29, 1949 to the proud parents of Robert and Kathleen (Latham) Pierson in Marshalltown, Iowa. Wayne was one of five children, and enjoyed his siblings company and always tried to stay in touch even after adulthood. Wayne attended William Penn College and graduated with a BS in Music Education, after he attended Buena Vista College and graduated with a BS in Business Management. With his degrees Wayne taught music in Nebraska and Iowa in high schools. Gaye Fallis caught the attention of Wayne and the two were soon married on October 4, 1986 at Quaker Heights Campground. The two would make their lives all over Iowa but eventually make their way back to Marshalltown. Wayne worked at the Iowa Veterans Home in staff education and he also was the Iowa Veterans Home historian, giving tours and answering every question posed to him. In Waynes free time he loved to sing in the Marshalltown Mens Choir, play the tuba and trombone in the Marshalltown Municipal Band, and loved to attend First Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown. Left to cherish Waynes memory are his wife of 30 years, Gaye; siblings: Ed (Judy) Pierson, Ellen (Jack) Miller, Richard (Ca-Rita) Pierson, and Ron (Bonnie) Pierson; and many nieces and nephews. Wayne is preceded in death by his Parents Robert and Kathleen.