Frank J. Dice Sr.

FRANK DICE, SR. Frank J. Dice, Sr., 94, widower of Marian H. (Schell), of Perkiomenville, died September 14, 2012. He received a Technical Degree in Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration from Temple and ran his own repair business from his home working into his late 80's. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Philippines as a Staff Sergeant with the USAF Far East 803rd Aviation Engineers. Following a battle he was captured and held in a prison in northern Japan for 3 years. He was awarded a Purple Heart and various other meritorious service awards. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sumneytown and the VFW Post No. 5954, Red Hill. Surviving are two children, Patricia, wife of Marcos Mercon of Souderton and Frank J. Dice, Jr. of Norristown; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Thomas, who leaves behind his wife, Bonnie and two children. Service and interment will be 10AM Friday at Frieden's Union Cemetery, 1011 Church Road, Sumneytown. Viewing is from 7 to 8:30PM Thursday at the Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, 222 Washington Street, East Greenville. Offer sympathy at www.mannslonakerfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions to VFW Post No. 5954, 401 Main Street, Red Hill PA 18076.