RALPH E. "TUB" RICE JR.

1947 - 2025

Ralph E. "Tub" Rice Jr., 78, of Morris, passed away Sunday September 14, 2025, in his home, surrounded by family. He was born August 12, 1947, in Wellsboro, to Ralph E. and Margaret "Peggy" (Cooney) Rice. Ralph graduated from Wellsboro High School in 1965 and served in the Army National Guard. On August 19, 1967, he married Susan M. Briggs with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
Ralph was a hard worker, in addition to a career as a Union Carpenter, he worked as a Notary Public, a Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic, and as a mechanic at WECo. Tub enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, motorcycles, and camping, but most of all he loved spending time with family and friends.
Ralph is survived by his wife: Susan Rice of Morris; a son: Michael (Heather) Rice; a daughter: Michelle "Missy" (Henry) Rice Brooks; four grandchildren: Gunnar Rice, Eva Rice, Daniel Brooks, and Jessica Brooks; brothers and sisters-in-law: Leo (Cynthia) Rice, Art (Adrienne Hampson) Rice, Jeff (Connie) Rice, Linda (Briggs) Erb, and Lisa Rice; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father: Ralph E. Rice Sr., his mother: Margaret "Peggy" Cooney Allen; his brother: Jerry Rice, and his stepfather: Michael Allen.
Tub's family has entrusted his arrangements to the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. They will arrange a celebration of his life at a later date. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit: www.tusseymosher.com.