Jean E. (Peirce) Dodge, 85, of Centuria, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, April 3, 2016. Jean was born November 2, 1930 in Staples, MN, daughter to Harry and Mary Peirce. Jean graduated from Staples High School and went on to attend River Falls State Teachers College (now the University of Wisconsin - River Falls). Jean married Richard Dodge on August 8, 1953. Both Jean and her husband had long standing careers as teachers. Jean spent the last 20 years of her career as an elementary teacher at St. Vincent de Paul in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
In retirement, Jean continued to be active. She joined many social groups, was an avid reader and supporter of the Amery Library and regular bridge player at the Amery Senior Center. No matter where she went she made new friends. Yet in all she did, Jean's greatest joy came from her 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Her favorite past time was to share about her family with others.
She is survived by her children, Jody (John) Halliday, Pat (Becky) Dodge, Terri (Jerry) Grant, Mary (Rich) Kranick, and Dan (Liz) Dodge, 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, brother Harry E Peirce and many additional family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Harry and Mary Peirce, her sister Kay Mead and brother Francis Peirce.
The memorial service for Jean will be held on Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 at 3pm at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, WI. Visitation will begin at 2pm. All are invited to join the family at the Amery Senior Center after the service. A grave site service will follow later in the spring in River Falls, WI.
She made a difference in the lives of many. We will remember her warmth, her generosity, her love for life, family and friends.