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Donald Thomas Rice

1934 - 02/20/2026

BORN

1934

DIED

02/20/2026

FUNERAL HOME

Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home

2700 Jackson Boulevard

Rapid City, South Dakota

Donald Rice Obituary

Rice, Donald Thomas

July 15, 1934 - February 20, 2026

Donald Thomas Rice, 91, longtime businessman of Rapid City, passed into the arms of our Lord Jesus, Friday, February 20, 2026. Arrangements are being planned and will be announced. For more information, please visit: www.OsheimSchmidt.com.
Published by Rapid City Journal on Feb. 24, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Donald Rice

Feb

26

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home and Cremation Services

2700 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702

Feb

27

Funeral service

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Open Bible Christian Center

2225 East Saint Patrick Street, Rapid City, SD 57703

Feb

27

Celebration of Life

11:30 a.m.

James Kjerstad Event Center

800 San Francisco Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

Funeral services provided by:

Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home

2700 Jackson Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57702

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Nancy M Scheel

Yesterday

So many wonderful memories of Donald. Will miss his witty outgoing personality. The stories of his life he would tell were amazing. Oh, that face, he could definitely a female impersonation that would have . Love you Always. Love & Condolences to all who love and miss him. There will never be another Donald T. Rice. Always in my Heart. Aloha Nancy Scheel.

Leo Hamm

February 26, 2026

I will miss Don,as he was my friend ! I always enjoyed seeing him! He was special fellow .

Leslee Best Wallis

February 26, 2026

I am so sorry for your loss. What an incredible man and leader in our community! I know your memories will live on in your hearts forever! My sincere condolences to you and your entire family.

Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home

February 25, 2026

Ozzie & Bev Osheim and staff offer our sincere
sympathy in the loss of your loved one.

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