Edward "Ted" Bernard John Pierick

Edward "Ted" Pierick, age 87, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at North Lake Manor in Storm Lake. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Anthon, Iowa. Visitation will take place Friday, April 10, 2015 from 5-7:00 p.m. with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 6:30 p.m. all at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Edward Bernard John Pierick was born November 24, 1927 in Varina, Iowa, the son of Bernard John and Camilla (Thompson) Pierick. Ted was baptized as an infant at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Varina. His family then moved to Anthon, Iowa, where he was confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Ted attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Anthon until the eleventh grade. He then graduated from Anthon High School in 1945 as the Valedictorian of his class. In 1951, Ted entered the United States Army. He proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1953. Ted was a loving father to four children: Diane, Lisa, Margaret, and John. Ted was a faithful member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he had received the honor of 4th Degree Knight. Ted was also a member of the Alta VFW Post #6172. In his spare time, Ted kept busy with work and his family. He also enjoyed playing cards. Ted will be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Diane Pierick of Jasper, Indiana; Lisa (Kurt) Soeldner of Eagan, Minnesota; Margaret “Peggy” (William) Spooner of Celestine, Indiana; John (Anne) Pierick of Fort Collins, Colorado; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren, with one on the way; brother, Jim (Vera) Pierick of Danbury, Iowa; nieces, nephews; extended family and his family at North Lake Manor. Ted was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard; sister, Bernadette Hoffman; nephew, Raymond; and sister-in-law, Elaine Pierick.

Edward "Ted" Bernard John Pierick

November 24, 1927 - April 7, 2015