Francis J. Rice Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Francis J. Rice of Fairbury, Nebraska, who passed away at the age of 93, on December 9, 2020. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Francis J. Rice to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John William and Fleeta Herbst Rice; his parents-in-law, Bill and Clara Rahe; his brother William Millard; and his siblings-in-law, Pauline Buss Rice (Pat) and Delwin Sell (Buzz).
He is survived by: his friends, Virg Richardson and Doyle Lade; his wife Gladys; his children, Barbara Bedlan (Larry), Kathy Reedy (Dennis), Jane Loseth and Jim Rice (Linda Gregory) of Lincoln, NE.; his grandchildren, David Bedlan (Laura), Briana Bedlan, Sarah Harper (Doug) of Las Vegas, NV, Holly Melcher, Nick Heitman, Megan Peasley (Shawn), Abbie Harvey (Nick) of Edmund, OK, Annie Healey (Chip), Melissa Oaks (Kevin) and Beatrice; his great grandchildren, Clara, Lydia Heislen, Samantha, Rayanne, Alecia Bedlan, Marcus Martinez, Paige Holland, Blake Peasley, Delilah Pflum, Jaxson, Tyson, Leah Harvey, Mason, Micah Healey and Addie Oaks; and his sister-in-law Fern Sell. He is also survived by Nieces, nephews and friends.
