The Superior Express -

Michael Eugene Pearce, the son of Locuis and Wanda (Walden) Pearce, was born on March 28, 1941, in Superior, Nebraska. He died on April 7, 2024, at the Superior Good Samaritan Society at Superior, Nebraska at the age of 83 years, 10 days.

Mike was a Superior High graduate and a member of the Olive Hill Church. He was baptized by Pastor Ken Fairbrother at the Church of Christ.

On July 16, 1959, Mike was united in marriage to Ruth Arlene Higer at Superior. This union was blessed with three children, Kevin, Kelly and Kraig. Mike was employed for 22 years at Ideal Cement and he also worked at Farmland Industries in electrical maintenance.

Mike built (from a kit) an ultralight airplane and liked to fly. He liked spending time in his workshop and if he had a project he was working, on he would draw up the blue prints first and then follow through with its completion to perfection. One of his hobbies was collecting Cushman scooters. His spare time was spent doing yard work which he enjoyed, and he had a beautiful yard to show for it. Mike and Ruth enjoyed square dancing and round dancing, and together they liked traveling in their motor home to see family and friends. Mike liked to keep busy and he did many part time jobs. One of his favorites was driving a semi in which he delivered cement, dry milk and sometimes cattle. Besides a deep love for his family, he loved his cat, Sadie. Mike will be truly missed. He entered the Superior Good Samaritan Society in December of 2023 because of his health.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jon Sterling Pearce; and his sister, Patricia Ann Oliver.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth; his children, Kevin (Yumi) Pearce of Graham, Washington; Kelly Robets of Eugene, Oregon; and Kraig (Tammy) Pearce of Peru, Indiana; six grandchildren, Kristin, Jenny, Lindsey, Michael, Tyler and Ryan; eight great-grandchildren, Drake, Piper, Jace, Paislee, Savannah, Scarlett, Addy and Baylor; a former exchange student he thought of as a son, Eduardo Saenz; other relatives and a host of friends.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 13, in the Evergreen Cemetery in Superior, Nebraska, with Danny Jackson and Bob Angelton officiating.

Recorded Music was "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" and "What A Wonderful World."

Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m.on Friday.

Memorials are suggested to go to Brodstone Healthcare.

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of http://www.pricefuneral homes.com.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior was in charge of the arrangements.