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Lester Rice Obituary
Born July 14, 1926 in Mountaindale, he was the son of the late Rev. Arthur B. Rice and Naomi Harriet Shirley Rice.
He was a longtime member of the Frederick Church of the Brethren. He was also a member of the Francis Scott Key Lions Club.
Mr. Rice worked for the Singer Sewing Machine Company for 35 years and was affectionately known as Mr. Singer. He was also employed by the Frederick County Public Schools for 20 years, retiring at the age of 85. He was well liked and respected by his co-workers and had many friends during his lifetime.
Surviving are sisters, Sara Caldwell of Machipongo, VA, Irene Craft of Indiahoma, OK and Ferne Moler of Little River, SC; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Rice was predeceased by sister, Frances Moser; and brothers, Maurice and Ralph.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 7th at the funeral home with Rev. Paul Mundy officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Stauffer Funeral Home in Frederick. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lester Rice
Sponsored by Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick.
October 6, 2015
nancy-----we are so sorry about the loss of Lester----we will miss him at the various places that we would see you two together---tom and rachel hammond
Loretta Carder
October 6, 2015
Always such a wonderful man, made my Aunt Nancy smile again, will deeply be missed by all. Loretta Carder-Crummitt
Linda Keller
October 5, 2015
Nancy and Family:
Always a gentleman! So sorry we didn't have more time with him. He will be missed.
Wayne Freed
October 4, 2015
Mr.Rice was one of the finest human beings I have ever had the pleasure of knowing please know that your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 3, 2015
Dear Nancy,
Please accept our deepest Sympathy and Love on the passing of your dear husband Lester. We loved on Sunday mornings seeing and talking to you both. He will be missed by our entire Church Family.
Our Prayers are with you.
Love and Blessings Always,
Dave & Naomi Zimmerman
martha crummitt
October 3, 2015
I will greatly miss this wonderful man. Love you nancy.
rebecca hamrick
October 3, 2015
lester was a wonderful person .
pam & rick burke
October 3, 2015
nancy may you find peace & comfort in knowing you enriched and brightened lesters life with companionship, love and joy. to us lester was a great inspiration. we liked him right away. when talking with him we felt he was really listening. he always had a story with some wisdom and a lot of humor.he wove his way into and around our family with his love, whit,experience and caring personality.he leaves a deep impression. rest in peace brother in law. pam & rick
Paula Zier Himes
October 3, 2015
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. He was a friend of Paul and Ruth Zier. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Linton
October 3, 2015
Lester was a great person and will be sadly missed. He sold me several Singer sewing machines and I always enjoyed talking to him at the Barbara Fritchie Restaurant. He never forgot his clients.
October 3, 2015
So sad to hear of the loss of Lester! He was a great guy! I always enjoyed talking with Lester briefly on Sunday mornings at church at the 8:15 service. He will be sorely missed! With deepest sympathy, Melvin & Debbie Shafer
Kathy Wedde Thomas
October 2, 2015
I got to know Lester during my time as a waitress at Watson's Restaurant. It was a privilege to consider Lester a friend. He will be missed but I know he's in peace, sharing a nice cup of tea with friends who have passed before him. Nancy, please accept my condolences at your loss. Lester was a fine man.
Jack Brubakr
October 2, 2015
Lester will be missed. We spoke often at Frederick Church of the Brethren as he was active as a Usher. May the Lord give the family peace and rest is my Prayer.
October 2, 2015
Lester was like a second Dad, always there to listen, and of course with his sense of humor! My husband will miss their shade tree discussions on politics and the ills of the world. Not only a Great brother in law but a true friend.
Doris and Joe
October 2, 2015
The world is a much sadder place without Lester. He was not only our brother in law but a friend who was a joy to be around. We will miss him terribly and may he rest in peace. Love you Nancy.
Eddie and Rosemary
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Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702
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Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702
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