John Dice

1945 - 2013

John "Mike" Dice, 67

John "Mike" Dice, 67, of Lafayette, IN, died at 11:38 AM, Saturday, November 30, 2013 in his residence. He was born December 5, 1945, in Connersville, IN, to the late Henry Dice and Elma Hinton. He graduated from Connersville High School in 1964 and immediately following, served in the United States Navy where he was decorated for his service until his honorable discharge on April 9, 1968. In 1983 he married Amy Schideler. She preceded him in death in 2002. John was a construction welder and union pipe fitter. He was a Life Member of the VFW post 1154. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. Surviving are a son, Sean Dice (wife Patti) of Lynchburg, VA, a daughter, Susan Hylton (husband Scott) of Los Angeles, CA, a step son, Harry Shideler (wife Susan) of Brookston, a step daughter, Mary Rhode (husband Tom), and his first wife, Barbara Howard (Roach) of Lafayette. He had three Brothers, James Dice (wife Carol) of Kokomo, Paul Dice of Connersville, Richard Dice (wife Linda) of Florida, and two sisters, Marilyn Kinzler of Connersville, and Nancy Kinder of Connersville, and 4 grandchildren He is preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette. You may sign the guestbook and leave memories by visiting www.soller-baker.com.