James Franklin Pierick, 76, passed away January 3, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa. Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Union Park United Methodist Church. Burial will be Monday at 12:30 pm at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

James was born July 15, 1940, in Des Moines, IA, to Lawrence and Opal (Vincent) Pierick. He married Janna Brown on October 8, 1960. They then made their home in Des Moines where they raised their children and grandchildren.

James worked for Premier Pest, retiring in 2014. James served in the Air Force during Vietnam, retiring from the Iowa National Air Guard.

James never missed a single event his grandchildren participated in. He was a very proud Papa and Great Papa.

James is survived by his two sons, Jeffrey (Robin) Pierick of Farmington, MN, John Pierick of Pleasantville, IA; daughter, Janea Wisecup of Des Moines, IA; sister, Nora Beth Lacona; his mother, Opal Pierick; and seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren (two more on the way!); and Molly his four-legged best friend who is already missing him.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janna, father, two infant brothers, and his son-in-law.