Harold
A.
Rice
Obituary
Harold A. Rice, 85, of Fort Wayne died October 2, 2018 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born June 8, 1933 in Fort Wayne. He was the son of the late Joseph and Ethel Rice. Harold was a monument maker for Straub Monuments for 28 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and also served in the U S Navy during the Korean War. Harold loved to be with his family, spending time at the lake and was one of the original builders of “Luers Field” and the pressbox. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorla of Fort Wayne, IN; sons Kevin (Linda Steele) Rice of Fort Wayne, IN. Kent (Carrie) Rice of Fort Wayne, IN, Kirk (Jennifer) Rice of Fort Wayne, IN and Kristopher (Christy) Rice of Harlan, IN; daughter, Kimberly (Keith) Merriman of Fort Wayne, IN; 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Arlene Rice of Fort Wayne; Harold was preceded in death by his son, Keith E. Rice, grandchildren Bradley Merriman and Erica Merriman, sisters, Esther Woolard and Nellie Pequignot, brothers, John, Otto, Roscoe, Robert and Joseph Rice. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Monday, October 8, 2018 at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Rd with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 2pm – 4pm and 6 pm – 8 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with a rosary at 3:30 pm. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Bradley Merriman Scholarship or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. To sign the online guest book, go to www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.
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So sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. I really enjoyed our time working together. He was one of the good guys and will be missed. Sorry for your/our loss.
So very sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I just today found out that Harold had passed. Please know that I am so sadden to hear this and pray for him as well as your strength during this very difficult time. I hope that my condolences bring you comfort. Harold’s smiling face and charming ways are a pleasure to recall. He was so kind and loved my many and Harold will be very hard to forget. He rest now in a much better place surround by all those that have left us here on earth. God Bless each and everyone of you.
I am saddened to hear of your passing . It marks the end of a generation. I have fond memories in my young years of you and all the brothers and sisters. You all knew how to have fun and enjoyed each other so much. You are loved and will be greatly missed I know . Rest in peace Uncle Harold (Babe) . Tell Daddy I said hello. God has you wrapped in Hiss loving arms now . Heaven is real,and it is paradise. Till we meet again ….. your niece Ellen Rice-Baker and family xoxoxo
To Aunt Dorla and my cousins, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved my Uncle Harold…very close in age to me and my sister, Mary Jane Decker. He was always “Babe” to my Dad, John Sherman Rice. I remember family get to gathers… the Rice boys were so fun….one of the times I saw my Dad with a huge smile as those boys teased each other.