- Date Of Birth: April 30, 1927
- Date Of Death: February 7, 2012
- State: Illinois
Jerome J. “Jerry” Pienta, 84, of Peru, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at his home. Mr. Pienta was born April 30, 1927 in LaSalle to John and Julia (Kierski) Pienta. He married Louise Baima on June 28, 1952 at Sacred Heart Church in Oglesby. Mr. Pienta graduated from LaSalle-Peru High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the 341st Medical Detachment in the European Theatre of Operations during World War II.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Peru. Mr. Pienta worked for Coca-Cola for 20 years and then was the owner and operator of J.P. Construction in Peru. He was an avid antique dealer and collector and he enjoyed art. Survivors include his wife, Louise; four children, Beth (John) Edwards of Rockton, Jerome G. “Jay” (Susan) Pienta of Rock Island, James Pienta of Carrollton, GA and Cynthia (James) Kalafut of Mableton, GA; seven grandchildren, Kurt and Kyle Thompson, Nina Struss, Joseph and Anna Pienta and Olivia and Jonah Kalafut and one great-grandchild, Remy Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, John J. Pienta in infancy and his sister, Elaine Smith.
