Richard O. “Bucky” Rice, 72, of
Bronson, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at ProMedica Coldwater Regional
Hospital.
A memorial service will be held
Friday, June 14, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the First Congregational Church in Bronson
with Pastor Terry Siler officiating. The
family will receive friends, prior to the service on Friday, beginning at 12
Noon at the First Congregational Church.
Cremation services are being provided
by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Richard was born January 31, 1947 in
Coldwater, MI to Purl & Olive (Trinkle) Rice. He married Esther J. Bowser
on March 31, 1967 in Bronson.
Bucky worked for 41 years at Douglas
Autotech, retiring in 2013. He was a member of the Bronson – Sons of the
Legion. He enjoyed bowling on leagues for many years and could never pass up a
garage sale or flea market. Bucky was an
avid U of M fan and loved to socialize with others. He was a friend to everyone, to know Bucky
was to love him.
Bucky is survived by his wife
Esther, his sons Todd Rice, Trent (Grace) Rice all of Bronson and his sister
Bonnie Pask of Orlando, FL.
He was
preceded in death by both parents.
Memorials may be directed to the
Branch Co. Humane Society.
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