Kent A. Pearson

Kent Austin Pearson , 71, of Aurora, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at home with his loving wife by his side after a hard fought battle with Multiple Myeloma. Kent was born June 20, 1943, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Arthur andDorothy (Everingham) Pearson and was a lifelong resident of Aurora and Kingsford. He attended both Kingsford and Florence High School and graduated from Florence High School in 1961. Kent was an accomplished businessman with his first business venture being a garbage route in Aurora when he was only 16 years old. He opened Kent's bar in Aurora when he was 19 and a few years later opened Mr. Kent's in Spread Eagle, WI. He also worked as a salesman for Edwards Chevrolet for many years. He has owned and operated Aurora Liquors Inc since 1975 and the T&T Supper Club since 1984, both located in Aurora, WI. Kent had a successful stock car racing career in the 70's and 80's with seven track championships between the Norway and Escanaba Speedway. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed following the success of local high school teams. He was very proud of his grandchildren. In recent years Kent enjoyed traveling, golfing, Hodagging, and wintering in Arizona at Apache Wells Golf Community. Kent was known by friends and family for his unique joke telling capabilities, words of wisdom and his love of singing certain Elvis Presley songs. Kent is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jean Ann Pearson of Aurora; his son, Brian (Lisa) Pearson of Iron Mountain; daughter Nanette (Jeff) Sjoquist of Kingsford; brother Allen "Pee Wee" (Shirley) Pearson of Kingsford; stepson, Joshua Schomer of Kingsford; stepdaughter, Stacy (Ryan) Erkkila of Kingsford; sisters-in-law, Mary Beth (Mark) Damro and Delores Pearson; brother-in-law, John LaTona; and grandchildren, Deacon Brad Sjoquist, Dan (Jordan) Sjoquist, Holly Pearson, Dillon Uren, Randi Pearson, and Ava Erkkila; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Kent was preceded in death by three sisters, Keta Steebs of Sturgeon Bay, WI, Yvonne Latona of Hales Corners, WI, and Dolores Landstrom of Sister Bay, WI; and one brother, Arthur "Wayne" Pearson of Clearwater Fl. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3:00 to 7:00pm at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will be on Saturday at 10:00am at the First Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. Rev. James Lindgren will officiate. Burial will be in the Homestead-Aurora Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joshua Schomer, Mike Ciochetto, Ken Clawson, Deacon Brad Sjoquist, Dan Sjoquist and Dillon Uren. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Kent Pearson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Kent A. Pearson

June 20, 1943 - April 12, 2015