David Winfield Pierce, 85, of Litchfield passed away on July 21 at Meeker Memorial Hospital. A memorial will be held at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home in Litchfield on Monday, July 28 from 5 – 7 p.m. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 29 at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning one hour prior.
 David was born in Willmar to Woodrow and Farolyn (Akerson) Pierce on September 6, 1939. He spent all of his school years in Willmar, except for his senior year and graduation, which were at Maplewood Academy in Hutchinson. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Saudi Arabia, as well as in Omaha, Neb., where he met and married Jean M. Hemmingson on July 15, 1961. David founded Pierce Insurance Agency in Litchfield in 1974 and operated the agency until his retirement in 2003. His beloved wife Jean passed away on November 17, 2007. He was a charter member of Litchfield Jaycees and Litchfield Eagles Club; a past master of Litchfield Masonic Lodge and a member of Zuhrah Shrine Temple in Minneapolis. He was also a member and past council member of First Lutheran Church, as well as a past member of Toastmasters, The Litchfield Lions Club, and the Golf Club. He loved the outdoors, where he enjoyed biking, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, hunting, fishing, golf, snow and water skiing, and ice skating. He relished spending time at his lake homes in Spicer and Nevis with his family and friends. David spent his final years uplifting those around him with his infectious laughter, his joyous singing voice, and his often comical storytelling.
 He is survived by his children, Gary (Laurie) Pierce, Kathy (Dan) Lotzer, and Michael Pierce, grandchildren; Timothy, Michael, Megan, and Amy, and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Harvey (Delores), Michael (Alice), and Timothy (Trisha). He was preceded in death by his wife Jean, parents Woodrow and Farolyn, brother Marlowe, sister Beverly and brother-in-law Bill Lease.
 Following Tuesday’s funeral service, Dave’s family and friends are invited to Chilstrom Hall at First Lutheran Church for a time of fellowship and lunch. Interment will be held afterward at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church Cemetery in Willmar.