Richard Joseph James Pille

Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements for Richard Joseph James Pille, 76, of Panora formerly of Jefferson. Mr. Pille died February 5, 2021 at The Lakeside Village in Panora. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson. Richard Joseph James Pille, son of Virgil Joseph Pille and Marian Ruth Blackburn Pille, was born June 20, 1944 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Carroll, Iowa and died February 5, 2021 at The Lakeside Village in Panora, Iowa. Dick went to school in Arcadia until the third grade. He grew up in Jefferson and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1963. On September 21, 1968 Richard and Janet Christy were united in marriage. The couple were blessed with three children: Kristi Marie, Anthony Richard, and Todd Andrew. Dick worked at Oscar Meyer, IBP, and Tyson for forty four years as a meat cutter and then utility man before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, and cutting wood with his family to heat their wood burning home. Dick especially enjoyed Spring when everything "green" came to life. He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Marian. He is survived by his children: Kristi Marie Wilson (Todd Fagen) of Jefferson, Anthony Richard Pille of Jefferson, Todd Andrew Pille (Katie) of Stratford, his sister Mary Catherine "Kay" Lipke (Cleo Underwood) of West Des Moines; aunt Marjorie Greene of Ames, and nephew Louis Rand (Lynda) of Des Moines: grandchildren: Harper Violet Pille, Paisley Joann Pille, Carly Marie Pille. Dick is additionally survived by his significant other and best friend , Sherri Reimer of Perry and her family; son Brett Reimer (Rachel) of Des Moines, and daughter Amy Reimer - Mayo (Jennifer) of Des Moines; grandchildren: Lauren Reimer, Claire Reimer, and Grant Reimer. Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements. Cards may be sent to: c/o Richard Pille, 1816 235th Street, Jefferson, IA 50129. Cemetery Details St Joseph Catholic Cemetery Jefferson, IA 50129 Previous Events Graveside Service MAY 21. 11:00 AM (CT) St Joseph Catholic Cemetery Jefferson, IA 50129