Mark William Rice

Mark William Rice, formerly of Findlay, fell asleep on May 28, 2022 in Northport, Alabama and is awaiting the return of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on November 23, 1956 to the late A. Lester and Ruth (Ede) Rice in Findlay, Ohio and was a graduate of Findlay High School, Class of 1975. He married Barbara J. Davoll in 1978, and they later divorced. They were parents to Corey M. and Kelly A. Rice, who both survive him. In 2003, he married Laura Wittenmyer Bloomfield, and she survives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He is also survived by a brother, Steven (Sally) Rice of Findlay, Ohio, and step-children Christi (Rev. Dr. Cliff) Wall and Tony (Tammy) Bloomfield, all of North Carolina. He is also survived by 7 loving grandchildren, Grace, Ian, Anna, Silas, Catherine, Benjamin, and Stephen Wall - also a Wall child who will be born around January/February 2023. A brother, David, predeceased him this past year as did his brother-in-law, Bill Wittenmyer. His sisters-in-law, Faith Rice and Teri Wittenmyer survive. He is also survived by nieces and nephews throughout the country. He was also brother to Laura's sisters, Patty (Bob) Jensen and Lisa (Vince) Rossi.

Mark was a cherished man who was always willing and able to help friends in any way he could - computer, electrical, wood-working, music, astronomy; he helped with it all. He was part of three Christian bands in the last 18 years - Kratos in Charlotte, NC and Powerhouse/One Accord of Tuscaloosa, AL. He was an essential part of all the bands, playing the percussion parts and assisting in the recording duties.

He was a faithful disciple of a Way International home fellowship and assisted in the AV of many events throughout the years. He was confirmed at First Lutheran Church of Findlay, Ohio.

One of Mark's personal favorite accomplishments was being part of the percussion section of the Findlay Civic Concert Band (directed by Jack Taylor) on their concert tours to Australia/New Zealand in 1992. What a thrill it was for him to play at the Sydney Opera House!

Over the years, Mark worked for several computer companies as a field service agent; Data General, Kodak, Carestream Health, and Fujifilm Medical. His last few years of employment were spent at Coral Industries as an IT specialist in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

No words can express what the loss of Mark means to his family and friends. He was a wonderful, talented man. One of his favorite jobs was being Papa to his grandchildren. Spoiling them was one of his greatest pleasures.

In accordance to Mark's wishes, he was cremated and will be buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Findlay, Ohio at a later date.