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.
Shannon Mickle
10/20/2017
Grandpa's Chair
by Shannon Mickle
Today this seat sits empty, no longer filled with it's devoted Dodger's fan. One extraordinary grandfather, one remarkable man.
Sharing his views with others, how the world appeared through his eyes. He always enjoyed a good conversation with those near his side.
One thing we can all agree on, there was no beating around the bush. For this man always told it the way HE thought it was.
Even through many challenges, those ugly ups and downs, he was always willing to lend a hand or ear for all of those he loved so dear.
Words cannot express how he will be truly missed. The absence of his laughter, his ornery comments, and his unique chatter.
In addition to his stubbornness, even at times was one, we all agree could be hard to handle. All of these qualities made him such a unique man.
So again, as I stand here staring at his bare chair, a flood of memories begins to fill my head. For there are so many things I would like to share with you, the roles he played within each of our lives, and friends he kept close at hand.
But out of all the roles I have seen him play, the one I completely fell in love with the most, was the one role he played the best. We can all agree, was the role of grandfather.
It is now I leave you with this, if you truly want to know about this extraordinary man, ask one of his many grandkids. For they have always held his heart within their hands.
Teri Phelan-Ruden
10/20/2017
There are people that come into your life and rearrange just about everything you thought you knew...that, for me, was Dan Rice. He was my manager, my friend...at times he was that "snap back into reality" that I so often came to rely on. He was much more to just about everyone, I mean, he was the absent father to some, he was the all knowing force pushing people to exceed their own set limits, and he could be that one person that sat and cried with you when your entire world came crashing down. Dan may have given his opinion, but it was normally tempered with a bit if humor as if to say "hey, I know we're not in a good place right now, but Im still here when this blows over".... Even now, years after I last saw Dan and Rose, I could call him out of nowhere and we could talk for hours. All my love to Rose and the kids...thank you for sharing your lives with me and know my heart is with you.
Ron&Sheryl Mudge
10/18/2017
We are sorry to hear about Dan's passing he helped us with a couple of our houses. Lean on God and he will give you strength in your time of need, he will be missed. God bless and keep you.
Ted & Jill McClellan
10/18/2017
Jill and I were very sadden to hear of Dan's passing. Dan was a great friend. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Kevin Klein
10/18/2017
Very sorry to hear of Danny's passing. He was such a good guy and very enjoyable to be around and talk to. Condolences to Rose and all family and friends.
DeeDee Warner Bowers
10/18/2017
I am very sadden to hear of Danny's passing.We have known one another, since our early teen's.He came to see me a few years back.We had a great time reminiscing. So So sorry for every ones loss,what a great guy he was.Cannot say enough.
Cindy Marean
10/18/2017
I am so sorry for your loss. 2017 has been a rough year all around. I met Danny at Clear Lake many years ago. Im sure this is a tough one. Take care
Michael and Mary Ann McMurry
10/17/2017
We certainly are going to miss our very dear pal. What a guy! Our most sincere condolences to Rose and the family.