Anthony Dale Pierce

Anthony “Tony” Dale Pierce known to many friends and family as “Tiger” was born March 4, 1953 to Cecil “Junior” and Mary Lou Pierce. Tony married Cindy Doud on December 9, 1972. In addition to his wife, he survived by his children, Toby Pierce (Raquel) and Christy Roubicek (Matt); his grandchildren Taylor (Sarah), Jackson, Megan (Cameron), Christina, McKena and Carson; and his great-grandchildren, Rowan and August, as well as Sky, Riley, and Payton, who held a special place in his heart and knew him as Grandpa Tony. He is also survived by his brother, Jon (Jane), and his nieces, Kathy, Sarah, and Becky. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Mary Lou Pierce, and his brother, Kurt. Tony was born and raised in Valley, Nebraska, where his roots ran deep. In his younger years he was a little ornery, a trait that only added to his charm and made for plenty of good stories. He married his high school sweetheart, Cindy, and together they built a life rooted in love, family, and loyalty. Tony and Cindy raised their children in Valley, where they ran the same streets and walked the same high school halls he once did. Even some of his grandchildren spent a large part of their childhood there, continuing the family’s deep connection to the community. Perseverance, determination, hard work, and generosity were among the many qualities that defined Tony. A lifelong construction worker and excellent welder, he gave his all from sunup to sundown, truly one of the hardest workers any of us have ever known. No job was too big, no day too long. Tony also had a love for the outdoors. Hunting and fishing brought him real joy, and he especially looked forward to his yearly big hunting trips with his buddies back in the day. Trips full of laughter, lifelong friendships, and plenty of stories that only those woods will ever know. Tony was deeply loved by everyone who knew him, not just for what he could do, but for who he was. He would give the shirt off his back or his last dollar to help someone in need, never expecting anything in return. He was the go-to person for just about everything, from fixing things to smoking meat for gatherings. At heart, Tony was a simple man who loved simple things and asked for very little. He drove old beat-up pickup trucks and found contentment in the basics of life: good food, good company, and a cold Busch Light-perhaps a little too much, as he’d probably admit with a grin. A dynamite cook and devoted football fan, he especially loved the Huskers and the Chiefs and could always be counted on to be watching when they played. Tony’s greatest role and deepest joy, however, was being a grandfather. When his grandchildren were young, he was hands-on and full of fun, taking them fishing, to the movies, and making pancakes that became cherished memories. As they grew, he found joy in having a front-row seat at their events, always present, always proud. For decades, Tony battled countless illnesses and serious health challenges. Even in the face of pain and hardship, he never gave up but instead lived with a quiet strength that inspired everyone around him. He was a fighter, not loud or flashy, just unbreakable. Tiger will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Those who knew him will always picture him with his signature thumbs up-a quiet reminder of his strength, kindness, and steady encouragement that everything was going to be okay. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn. A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn. Interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Elkhorn.

Anthony Dale Pierce

March 4, 1953 - February 1, 2026