Robert Dean Pierson

Robert Dean Pierson

Robert Dean Pierson

1940-2025

Dean Pierson of Roeland Park, Kansas, passed away at KU Medical Center on March 2. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Myrtle Pierson, nephew J.D. Updike. He is survived by his sister, Dorene Updike of Liberty, Missouri, and his brother, Dennis (Cheryl) Pierson of Maryville, Missouri, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and countless friends who were like family.

Dean was born February 4, 1940 and grew up on a farm in the Workman Chapel community, also known as Toad Hollar. He graduated from Burlington Junction High School in 1958 and later earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the Kansas City Theological Institute. He worked for Uniroyal before pursuing a career as a realtor in the Maryville and Kansas City areas.

Dean was passionate about antiques, had visited 49 states, and was a gifted pianist and singer.

Services will be held on April 12 at Clearmont Christian Church, 320 South Pine St., Clearmont, Missouri, at 2:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1649 N. Main St., Maryville, MO.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude in appreciation for the care of his great-niece.