The Blade, Pierces' 50th On June 15, 1963, Patricia Ann Paulssen married John Richard Pierce at St. James Catholic Church. Lifetime residents of Toledo, Jack & Trisha raised four children, John (Shawn) Pierce, Angie (Rob) Lingenfelter, Margo Pierce and Christy (Brett) Bedell. They have eight grandchildren, Meghan, John & Thomas Pierce, Bob, Amy & Teddy Lingenfelter and Pierce & Maxx Bedell. In celebration of their 50 years of marriage they attended mass at OLPH Catholic Church with family and friends on Saturday, June 15th, followed by a reception in the church hall.