Obituaries

April 30, 1950 to October 10, 2012

WINAMAC - Harry J. Pearce Jr., 62, Winamac, passed away at 3:09 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10, in IU Health LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte.

He was born April 30, 1950, in Havre de Grace, MD, to Harry and Dora Breitenbach Pearce. He married Karen Mays in April, 1979. He then married Tansy T. Weaver on March 14, 1992, in Winamac. She passed away on July 29, 1994. He married LeeAnn Smith on June 3, 2000, in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Michael (Jodi) Pearce, South Bend, Son
Megan L. Leazenby, Washington, DC, Daughter
Harry J. Pearce, Elkton, MD Father
Charlotte Ann Pearce, Townsend, DE, Sister

Preceded in death by:
Dora Breitenbach Pearce, Mother

Mr. Pearce was a graduate of Iowa State University in 1973. He was employed at T&T Farms, Winamac. He was formerly employed at Farm Bureau Co-Op as an agronomist for many years. He was a member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church. He recently graduated from Presbyterian Teaching Elder Training and was active in providing ministerial services to the community.

He was a charter member of the Winamac Lion's Club and was also a past president. He was also a member and formerly served as president and treasurer of the Arrowhead RC&D. As a member of the Arrowhead RC&D he was the agronomist with the Winamac Tree Committee. He was currently serving on the Pulaski County Extension Board. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He also spent time working with his hands and also woodworking and gardening.

Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The Lion's Club will conduct services at 5 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Oct. 15), at the funeral home with Michael Shurn officiating. Burial will be in Pulaski Presbyterian Cemetery, Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be given to National Kidney Foundation.