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Arnold Rice Obituary
Arnold Michael Rice, 70 of Lincoln Township, died Monday November 17, 2025 at his home with his family at his side.
He was born July 26, 1955 in Bad Axe, son of the late Valentine and Bernice (Koroleski) Rice.
Arnold was a member of Annunciation of the Lord Parish, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dwight.
He graduated from North Huron Schools and was a passionate dairy and crop farmer in Lincoln Township. He always loved his Ford tractors; he battled cancer for six years until God called him home.
The many visits from friends and family brought him much happiness and comfort. He enjoyed playing cards, watching the Lions football and Detroit Tigers baseball games, and of course rubbing lottery tickets.
Surviving are his sister, Marge Szymanski of Port Austin; brothers, Donald and his wife Denise Rice of Filion, and Ricky and his wife Kim Rice of Kinde; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Rice of Port Austin and Marilyn Rice of Kinde. Known as Uncle Arnold, he will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews along with several great-nieces and -nephews.
Arnold was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Walter, his wife Patricia Kretchman, Gerald Rice, and Randy Rice; his sister, Patricia and her husband Don Drews; brother-in-law, George Szymanski; niece, Renee Rogers; and great-nephew, Ryan Koth.
The family would like to thank the Heartland Hospice Group; Connie, Bobbie, Chelsea, Renee and Chaplin David Yelland.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 a.m. Friday ,November 21, 2025, at Annunciation of the Lord Parish (St. Mary's Catholic Church Dwight) with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at MacAlpine Gage Chapel, with a rosary service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will also be at the church, 10 a.m. until time of service on Friday, November 21, 2025.
Memorials in honor of Arnold may be offered to the family discretionary fund c/o Ricky Rice.
Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
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Dave & Karen Case
November 21, 2025
Sending our condolences to the entire family. RIP Arnold!
Lisa Wiley Ecker
November 20, 2025
To the entire Rice family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm sorry for the loss of your loved one. Lisa Wiley Ecker
Carol & Gary Kilgus (Chambers)
November 19, 2025
Very sorry to hear of Arnold’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to the family
Bob & Sharon Hurren
November 18, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today.
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