Dan Eugene Rice, 60, died peacefully at home Feb. 20, 2021, with his loved ones by his side. He courageously battled pancreatic cancer for several months. On March 5, 1960, in Plymouth, he was born to Robert Edwin Rice Sr. and Marjorie Helen (Arick) Rice. He lived his entire life in the Marshall County area.

Dan Eugene Rice

On Aug. 30, 1985, at Walnut Church of the Brethren, Argos, he married Angela Allen, and together they shared the past 35 years.

More than anything he loved his family. He cherished the time spent with his wife, Angie; children Lindsay (Matt) Emenhiser, Nick (Bethany) Rice, and Chelsea (Devan) Garcia, and his grandchildren, who lovingly called him papa – Lucy, Nora, Millie Garcia and Ben, and Liam Emenhiser.

He also enjoyed spending any spare time in his shop/garage fixing, painting, restoring, and tinkering on cars and trucks. He did this selflessly for many family and friends; due to this trait unfortunately his 1951 Ford truck never got restored to its glory as he planned. His love for nature took him from coast to coast to many national parks – hiking, exploring and taking in the grandeur of all that God had made.

He loved dogs, whether it was rescuing them from the MCHS, or for others that could no longer do so themselves. He currently has two beagles and a Jack Russell terrier. His two grand-pups, Gypsy and Lt. Dan, also gave him much joy. At last count,  there have been more than 25 dogs that he has loved on over the years.

Rice is survived by his spouse, children and their spouses, grandchildren; sisters, Sharon Zink (Harry); Judy Kelly; Jane Kiefer (Chris); brothers, Robert Jr. (Bonnie); Larry (Christie); David (Carol); and Richard (Danita); and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Mike Kelly; and father-in-law, H. Dennis Allen.

Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at Walnut Church of the Brethren Church, 5975 19th Road., Argos. A celebration of life eulogy will be shared at 1:30 p.m. from Nick Rice. Private family interment will follow at the Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Arrangements are with  Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Memorial contributions may be made to: the Marshall County Humane Society; P.O. Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563.