Weldon H. Pieters, 76, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at home.

Pete was born December 5, 1939 to the late Joseph M. and Olive J. Pieters in Wilcox, Arizona. During his childhood, Pete lived in Connecticut with his family. In his early twenties, he joined the Army and was briefly stationed in Alaska. After the Army, he began working at Union Pacific Railroad in Missouri, married Ruth in 1963, had two children, and some years later moved with Union Pacific to Omaha, NE. In 1993 Pete married Mary Jane and moved to Port Charlotte in 1999 from St. Louis, Missouri. Pete loved his wife, children, and grand children. He loved to travel and had visited 48 of the 50 United States over the years. He was quiet, smart, witty, and enjoyed a good golf game with his friends. We will miss him.

Survived by a son, Jon Weldon Pieters of Minneapolis, MN and grand daughters Ciera, Caitlin, and Lindsey Pieters; and a daughter, Lora F. (Scott) Mesker of Little Rock, AR and grand children Josh Mesker (Missy), Nick Mesker, Lauren (Marshall) Dickey, and Jeremiah Mesker; also great grand children Samuel, Naomi, and Haven Mesker all of Little Rock, AR; step-sons, Michael J. (Rita) Trovato of Port Charlotte and Stephen J. (Jill) Trovato of Omaha, NE; 5 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters. He was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Catherine “Cathy” Ann Koch who died in 2011 and his wife, Mary Jane Pieters, who died in 2013.

Private interment with military honors by a U.S. Army Honor Guard will be held later at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Florida. Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel