Russell M. Pierson, 83, of Coopersburg formerly of Conshohocken died Monday, April 16, 2007 in LifeQuest Nursing Center, Milford Twp. He was the husband of Dorothy (Baumgart) Pierson. Born in Conshohocken, PA he was the son of the late Elmer & Margaret (Allen) Pierson. Prior to his retirement he was a crane mechanic for the former McCarrick Brothers in Norristown. Russell was a member of the Local 542 Operating Engineers. He was a fireman for Harmonville Fire Co and later assumed the role of fire police chief for many years. He was a Free Mason of the Fritz Lodge in Norristown and past president of the Norristown Manor Chor. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 242. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons William A. and his wife Heather of Skippack, Robert R. of Trumbauersville. A daughter Diane Howard and her husband Douglas of Norristown, PA. A sister Elaine Denner of Norristown. He was predeceased by three brothers Donald, Robert, and William. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, April 20, 2007 at 12:00 P.M. at George Washington Memorial Park, 80 Stenton Ave., Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Please meet in the entrance parking lot at 12:00 P.M. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown is in charge of the arrangements. Service Information A service summary is not available
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