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Obituary: Richard O. Rice, 75, New Bremen
Published: March 12, 2023
By: Provided by Sundquist
Funeral Home
Richard O. Rice
 NEW BREMEN - Richard O. Rice,
75, died early Saturday afternoon on March 11, 2023 at his
home under the care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.
Richard was born on
March 19, 1947 in Lowville the son of the late Otis F.
and Marie (Sauer) Rice. He attended Lowville Academy
and Central School. Richard went to work at a
young age for Bung Hitchcock Logging as a “whistle punk”. He continued in the
logging business for over 50 years owning and operating Rice’s Tree
Service. A marriage to Linda M. Kieffer ended in divorce.
Richard loved
hunting, fishing, and he enjoyed his flower and vegetable gardens.
He married Nancy
R. Jones on August 19, 2005 at Lake Bonaparte.
The couple made their home on the Adams
Hill Road.
Surviving are,
his wife, Nancy,
his four children, Brian R. (Laurie) Rice of Yelm, WA; Michelle L. (Adam) Smykla of Lyons Falls; Sherry J. (Jeff) Drake; Susanville, CA;
and Thomas D. Rice of Beaver Falls; his step daughter, Lisa A. Jeffers;
eight grandchildren, five step grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and
two step great grandsons; two brothers, Timothy B. Rice and Dennis M. (Rae)
Rice.
He is predeceased
by his brother Charles F. Rice.
Per Richard’s
wishes there will be no calling hours a private service will be held on
June 24th.
A Celebration of
Life for family and friends will be held at the New Bremen Fire Hall from 1:00
to 3:00pm on June 24th.
Memorials in
Richard’s name may be made to: Friends of Lewis County Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 266, Lowville,
NY 13367
On-line
condolence of sympathy may be made to: www.sundquistfh.com
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