They lived in Sioux City for eight years before moving back to the family farm near Lawton. His wife died March 11, 1967. He worked as a farm manager for John Hancock Mutual Life until 1944 when he returned to farming, retiring in 1978. He belonged to the school board, FHA Committee, Extension Council and Siouxland Health Council. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Pilcher.
Memorials are preferred.
Burial of the cremains will be in Holy Name Catholic Cemetery. Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Thank you for visiting.