Dan Rice

October 16, 2017

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Dan “Danny” Rice passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, peacefully at home. He courageously battled lung cancer for the last 5 years.

Dan was a proud graduate of East High School. He enjoyed bowling, collecting Elvis memorabilia, and working in his yard. Dan’s greatest joy came from time spent with his family and attending his grandchildren’s many activities.

Dan is survived by his wife, Rosalie; daughters, Debbie (Dave) Hurst and Shantell Howlett; son, Mike (Beth) Rice; stepdaughters, Shannon Mickle and Annie Mickle; many loving grandchildren and his siblings, Sandy (Don) Schmitz, Rodger (Betty) Rice, and Charlie (Kathy) Young. He was preceded in death by his mom, Elsa Young; son-in-law, Tim Howlett; and his nephew, Randy Schmitz.

A celebration of life will be held from 1 - 4 p.m. with a prayer service at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street in Des Moines, IA.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the ARL (Animal Rescue League of Iowa).

Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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