son of the late Joseph P & Mary Rice on Friday, November 12, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary Dianne. Dear father of Kelly (Matt) Pelt, Tracy Rice, Joey (Carrie) Rice, & Jeffrey (Alex) Rice.
Dearest Paw Paw of Matthew (Rosa) Pelt, Lexi Rice, Connor Pelt, Nikki Rice, Mary Pelt, and Lucas Rice. Paw Paw Great to Greyson Pelt.
A loving brother to Theresa Clark, Maureen Wrobel, Bill (Lori) Rice, Joan (Jim) Schwarz, Tom (Anna) Rice, Peggy (Bill) Seliga, Nancy (the late Michael) McCafferty and Ellen Sippel. A devoted and loyal uncle, cousin, and friend to so many.
Joe was a dedicated member of the Teamsters for over 40 years. He was an avid sports fan and you would often find him happiest at his kids’ and grandkids’ sporting events. He enjoyed carpentry and home projects of all sorts, and his craftsmanship was second to none. He was always in the middle of a book. He was the epitome of strong, intelligent, generous, and patient.
If you were lucky enough to know him, you knew your life was made better because of him.
SERVICES: Visitation at Kutis AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Wednesday, Novmber 17, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Funeral Mass at Immaculte Conception Church, Columbia, IL. Thursday 9:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Siteman Cancer Center.
Bill Rice and family – I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers, peace and healing. From – Tara Swyres (co-worker of Bill Rice)
So sorry for your loss, sending your family prayers in your time of need. Much love to the whole Rice family.
Nancy & Family – I am so sorry for both of your losses this past week. An awful time for so many beloved family members. Nancy, may you find peace in joyful memories of your Mom and brother as they journey home to join Mike. Prayers & hugs.
Kelly and family – We were so sad to hear of your Grandmother and then your Dad’s passing. I know how difficult these past months have been for you and your family. You all have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.