Ronald "Ron" Dean Pierce, 80, Kidder, MO., passed on December 19, 2023, at his home in Kidder.  He moved to Kidder 40 years ago from Plattsburg, MO.

Ron was born on July 26, 1943, in Andrew County, MO., to Everett Alonzo and Trieva Mae (Southers) Pierce.

Ron worked as a self-employed carpenter.

He married Carol L. Bland on October 14, 1980, in St. Joseph, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife-Carol, in 2019, and brothers- Don and Gene.

Survivors include his daughter-Brooke (Cody) Henderson, Hamilton; 2 grandsons-Gavin and Wyatt Henderson; sister-Phyllis Reed; and two brothers-John and Billy Pierce.

Cremation is entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.