Fresno Leader

On Wednesday, August 21, Richard Pierce passed away peacefully with his family at his side. He was 80 years old.

Pierce began his career as a deputy with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office in 1966. He worked a variety of assignments and advanced through the ranks before being elected as Fresno County’s 24th Sheriff in 1998. Sheriff Pierce served two terms, from 1999 to 2007, retiring from law enforcement that same year after marking 40 years of public service. The Fresno County Sheriff’s office appreciates his longtime leadership and dedicated service to the community and sends its love and prayers to his family.

Richard Pierce is survived by his wife, five children, and several grandchildren.