Gertrude “Trudi” Pierce, 79
retired Franklin Mint designer
Trudi Pierce, 79, of Boothwyn, died peacefully at home on November 10.
She was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Karl and Emilie Wichmann, and sister to the late Anneliese Siemssen. A talented artist, Trudi worked as a jewelry designer at The Franklin Mint for over 20 years, and after retirement, worked as a freelance artist and jewelry designer. She loved spending time with her family, was an avid reader, and enjoyed playing computer games and surfing the internet.
Survivors: Husband, Joseph Pierce; Son, Jeffrey Pierce and wife Rose; Daughter, Andrea Adcock and husband David; Granddaughters, April Watkins, Jamie Fogleman and husband Matthew, Ariel Pierce, Molly Adcock, Samantha Reeder and husband Jordan, Chelsea Kalesh; Sister, Christel Nethery; Brother-in-law, David Pierce; nieces and nephews; seven great-grandchildren.
Service: Private
retired Franklin Mint designer
Trudi Pierce, 79, of Boothwyn, died peacefully at home on November 10.
She was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Karl and Emilie Wichmann, and sister to the late Anneliese Siemssen. A talented artist, Trudi worked as a jewelry designer at The Franklin Mint for over 20 years, and after retirement, worked as a freelance artist and jewelry designer. She loved spending time with her family, was an avid reader, and enjoyed playing computer games and surfing the internet.
Survivors: Husband, Joseph Pierce; Son, Jeffrey Pierce and wife Rose; Daughter, Andrea Adcock and husband David; Granddaughters, April Watkins, Jamie Fogleman and husband Matthew, Ariel Pierce, Molly Adcock, Samantha Reeder and husband Jordan, Chelsea Kalesh; Sister, Christel Nethery; Brother-in-law, David Pierce; nieces and nephews; seven great-grandchildren.
Service: Private