James Martin Peirce, “Martin,” 88, died peacefully at his home in Victor on November 5, 2024.
Martin was born May 15, 1936, in Kearny, NE to James and Mildred (Peck) Peirce. He was raised in Kearny, NE and graduated from Trade School with a Carpentry & Cabinet Making Certification in 1954.
He met Janice Rhodes and married on September 26, 1960 in Grand Island, NE. After marriage they moved to Townsend, MT and worked on the Kempton Cattle Ranch in Toston, MT. In 1964, Martin and Jan moved to Victor and worked on the Peirce Cattle Ranch. In 1979, Jan and Martin moved to Florence, MT and they both worked for the Florence Christian School. In 1988, they moved back to Victor, MT to help take care of the ranch and take care of Martin’s parents. In 1997, Jan and Martin opened Peirce Lock & Safe in Hamilton, MT.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Mildred Peirce and his wife Jan Peirce.
Martin is survived by his sister Janice Rathman of Grand Island, NE; two daughters, Renae (Todd) Rasmussen of Polson, MT, and Daile (Jeff) Engle of Clarkston, WA; three grandchildren, Eric (Alicia), Aaron (Jacey), MaKayla Rasmussen and 5 +1 on the way great-grandchildren.
A graveside service and burial will be held at the Victor Cemetery, Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.