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Gerald Rice Obituary

Rice, Gerald "Gary" Beloved husband, father & Grandfather, Dear friend, age 62 Passed away peacefully on his birthday, Jan. 18. Lovingly survived by his wife of 43 years, Victoria: children, Leah (John) Hines, Adam (Tracie) & Ryan (Rachael); grandchildren Olivia & Zach Hines, Ashley & Morgan Rice, Lucas & Addison Rice; brothers, Jim (Lynnell) & Peter (Char); Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth (Kessler) & Leslie Rice & his father-in-law, Robert Gardner. Funeral Service will be on Thurs. Jan. 22 at 10:30AM at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8500 Hillside Trail S., Cottage Grove. Visitation will be Wed. from 5 to 8PM at the KOK FUNERAL HOME, 7676 80th St. S. Cottage Grove, and continue one hour prior to the service at church. Attn: Teamsters Local #120 651-459-2875



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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 20, 2009.

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Janice Holzem

January 26, 2009

sorry to hear about you losses. Gary was a class mate of 1965. We have loss several class mates and he will be put in our gone but not forgotten book. He is still in good hands. Janice Holzem

Harold Folsom

January 25, 2009

sorry to hear about Gary's death. He was a good friend and co worker and a good friend of CG hocky.

Laurie Hennen

January 22, 2009

Rice Family, Holding you close in my heart and in my prayers during this very difficult time. Take care, Laurie Hennen

John Schommer

January 22, 2009

Rice Family,

Sorry to hear of your loss. Gary will be missed.

John Schommer

Julie and Bruce Lockwood

January 22, 2009

So sorry to hear about Gary. He was a special guy and he will be missed. May God give you strength. Our thoughts are with you.

Carol Lofgren/Tyler

January 22, 2009

Vickie, Just heard about Gary's passing. I'm so sorry. I didn't find out in time to get to the funeral. Please call me when you are up to it.

Judy Matt

January 22, 2009

Vicky,

We are so sorry to hear about Gary.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Vicky,you and Gary were so very kind and thoughtful for all the times you visited Bobby It was much appreciated and I wish I could have done the same for you.
With Sympathy

Judy & Dick Matt

Paula Tell

January 21, 2009

Vicky, Just to let you know that you are in my thoughts & prayers with the loss of Gary & your dad. Cry until there are no more tears & then think of all the happy moments & precious times you had together so you can smile again. Paula (Kirsch) Tell

Nancy Josephson

January 21, 2009

Vicky,
Carmen and Brian have kept me up on his illness. I am so sorry.
Nancy Josephson

DAVE & MARIANNE SALINE

January 20, 2009

RICE FAMILY,

Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of you in this time of great pain & sorrow.But as the coming days & weeks past may you come to know all the warm memories,family moments & great times Gary shared with all of us in those all too short 62 years.
I know I will forever hold close to me the quiet conversations,the laughs, & that gleaming "ANDY WILLIAMS" smile that greeted me each & everytime our paths crossed.

Gary & Colette Chesner

January 20, 2009

Vicky, may God give you strength

Bobbi Tannahill

January 20, 2009

Dear Vickie and children,
We are so sorry about your loss. Gary will be missed and mourned by many. We will miss his big smile and generous heart. May the road ahead be paved with all our prayers and angels of God's mercy holding you up. Dwayne and Bobbi Tannahill (Cottage Grove)

Pam Bestler

January 20, 2009

Dear Vicki and family,

We were so sorry to hear about Gary. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help during this difficult time.

With heartfelt symapthy and prayers,

Pam, Dwane and family

Pamela Anderson

January 20, 2009

Adam,Tracie and Family-
I am so sorry to hear about your losses. I know the days, weeks and months ahead will be filled with many memories and challenges for all of you. May you find peace as you and your family travel down these unchartered roads.

Jim Dattalo

January 20, 2009

Rice Family,
Estra and I feel just terrible about Gary, we are so sorry we can't be there but we are keeping you all in our hearts and prayers. Vicky, we are so sorry.

kari Shutte-Doffing

January 20, 2009

Adam, Tracie and Family
Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories keep you strong.

Denise Rice

January 20, 2009

Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have very fond memories of Gary.
I always enjoyed going over to Uncle Les and Aunt Betty's house when I was a little girl because my cousins were always so kind and respectful towards me. I felt like one of the big kids when I got to go downstairs and play darts with them. And of course the fun of growing up and being able to tip a few and dance a bunch at our family reunions. My heart will always smile for my memories of Gary. God bless you all now and always!

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