Clair E. Rice
August 23, 1943 ~ December 1, 2021
Clair "Dean" Eugene Rice, Jr., 78, of Franklin, passed away, Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 at home. He was born on August 23, 1943 in Franklin, a son of Clair Eugene and Mildred Bowen Rice, Sr. He married, Ada Singleton Rice on July 3, 1965, she survives.After graduating Franklin Area High School, Clair served his country in the United States Navy for four years. Upon returning home, he went on to be employed at Joy Manufacturing for 42 years.He was a member of the Franklin Masonic Lodge, Venango County Zem-Zem Shriner's former president and current treasurer, life-time member of the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, and the former financial secretary of the local 1842 Union. In his spare time, he liked golfing, Pittsburgh Sports, NASCAR and was a talented handyman.In addition to his loving wife, Ada, left to cherish his memory is his daughters, Kim Roxberry and her husband, Tim of Maryville, TN, and Dawn Rice of Venus, PA; two sisters, Cheryl Baughman of Rocky Grove, and Cindy Rice of Franklin; seven grandchildren, Adam Kaber and his wife, Katelyn of Emlenton, Hannah Blair and her husband, Shane of Reno, Katelyn Seitz and her husband, Charles of Venus, Ashley Nelson and her husband, Skyler of North Carolina, Bradley Rice of Franklin, Jessica Carson and her husband, Jesse of Seymour, TN, and Emily Roxberry of Cooperstown, and twelve great-granchildren, Bella, Bradlee, Ella, Walker, Kace, Kaleb, Izzy, Lizzy, Hunter, Jason, Bentley, and Jade.He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Larry Rice, and his in-laws, Fred and Naoma Singleton.Services will be private.Memorial donation in Clair's memory may be made to Venango County Humane Society, 286 S Main St, Seneca, PA 16346, or to Shriner's Hospital, 1645 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505.Clair's final place of rest will be in Lupher Chapel Cemetery.To send cards, online condolences or for general information, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierwarrenfh.comArrangements are in the care of Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin.
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We are so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and I’ll sure will miss golfing with him. We had a lot of great times at the golf courses and the Union Hall and the Union functions. Ed Kulinski
Dean was a member of a family very near and dear to my family’s heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless you all.
May you and your family have happy and meaningful memories of your father to bring you comfort. Our heartfelt sympathies during this difficult time.
Prayers to the family for your loss. Dean was a great friend, not only to me, but to all who knew him. We golfed together and did charity work together with the “Adopt a Family”. We lost a great man. Miss you buddy.
Sorry for your loss. We will miss Dean a great deal, he was a true friend. I spent many hours with Dean , golfing and going on trips for the union with him. We worked many hours together on union activities and projects. Miss you brother.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Tim and Kimberly and family. We are sending lots of love and prayers at this time to comfort you all as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Sid & Selena Stevens
so sorry for your loss. Dean was a very good friend and will be sadly missed. prayers for your family
You were one of my best friends in H.S., but of course you know that. I’d hoped to see you at reunion(s); instead, we’ll meet later. God bless. Frank Phillips