Son of Bob and Sadie Pearson. Graduated from Ellsworth High School class of 1965. Served in the Army from 1966 to 1969 serving in Vietnam and Germany, then went to work for the Post Office in Minneapolis until retiring and moving back to Ellsworth.
Preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Wayne, Richard, and Maynard. Survived by sister-in-law Marsha, brothers Jim and John (Joan), one niece and one nephew, and several friends and cousins.
Burial will be at Fort Snelling and a celebration of life will be at Bethel Covenant Church, W8405 CTH-KK, Ellsworth from 1-4 p.m. April 12.