CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Richard Douglas Pierceall, age 71, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 24, 2017 in Clearlake.

A native of San Francisco, and formerly of San Mateo, he lived in Lake County for 14 years.

Richard worked as a Teamster for United Parcel Service for over 35 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 437, Moose Lodge #2284, he was a “Godfather for Life” at St. Vincent’s School for Boys, a season ticket holder San Francisco 49ers fan.

He served his country as a PFC in the United States Marine Corps. As a young man, Richard was a Devil Pup.

When he was 12 years old, his first job was delivering papers for the Call Bulletin in San Francisco delivering in the Sea Cliff area, where he lived. Throughout Richard's life, his closest friend, mentor, and confidant was the owner of the Call Bulletin, Mr. Ken Ingles, who passed away in 2008 and they spoke every single day on the phone.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Diane Pierceall of Clearlake; son, Ric Silva of Redwood City; a half-sister, Celine Pierceall-Heinze of Seattle; and many friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 5, at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, where a Catholic funeral service will begin at 10 am. Military Honors to be rendered by the United States Marine Corps under the auspices of Lake County Funeral Honors Team.

Interment will be on Thursday, April 6, at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma beginning at 1 p.m.

Please make a generous donation in Richard’s memory to St. Vincent’s School for Boys, 1 St. Vincent’s Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel. Please share your loving memories of Richard by signing his online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

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