Danny L. Dice
Big Rapids – Danny L. Dice, 70, of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids.
He was born October 27, 1938, in Connersville, Indiana, the son of Henry A. and Elma L. (Kibby) Dice, and graduated from Orange High School as Valedictorian of his Senior Class.
Following graduation, Danny attended Butler College in Indianapolis for 2 years. He then began his career as an architectural draftsman and estimator for H. H. Robertson Company in Connersville for 23 years.
Danny moved to Big Rapids in 1983 and was employed by Tubelite, Inc. in Reed City for 20 years before retiring in 2004. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and was a Vestryman and licensed Chalicist.
Danny is survived by his wife of 50 years, Coleen (Keller); 4 children, Kimberly (Mark) Brooks of Bloomington, IN, Julie (Amir) Avnit of Tarzana, CA, Kevin (Tammy) Dice of Sandwich, IL, and Gregg (Kelly) Dice of New Cumberland, PA; 7 grandchildren, Cristina, Matthew (Ashley), Timothy, Tyler, Kennedy, Ian, and Emma; 3 great-grandchildren, Ali, Kristopher, and Adriana; 4 brothers, James (Carol) of Kokomo, IN, Mike of Lafayette, IN, Rick (Linda) of Lakeland, FL, and Paul (Shannon) of Connersville, IN; 2 sisters, Marilyn (Kurt) Kinzler and Nancy (Phil) Kinder both of Connersville, IN; and many nieces and nephews. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, a baby daughter, Leah, a sister, Sharon, and a brother, Bill.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2009, at S. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Big Rapids, with Rev. Laurel Dahill officiating. Burial will be in Connersville, Indiana at a later date. Memorial contributions for the American Cancer Society or St. Andrew’s Manna Pantry may be left at the church, where Danny’s family will greet friends after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday prior to services.
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I am so sorry for your lost. I don’t know if you remember me. I was raised down the street from you in Gorton Estates. My parents name were Bob and Dee Ridge. My name was Kim Ridge
Dear Coleen and family: We are so saddened to learn of Danny’s passing. We have so many happy memories of our times together and our work together in the church. It was wonderful to see you when you were down the last time. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers this weekend and Danny will be remembered and you all will be remembered at our altar here in Trinity on Sunday. May God Bless and protect you until we meet again…We love you….Bob & Nancy Price
We are so sorry to learn of your loss.
Coleen, we remember with great fondness you and
Danny visiting our home in Saginaw . What great
times we have had–from Trinity Church picnics
in Connersville to personal visits in Michigan.
The many years have been but the twinkling of an eye.
All our love, thoughts, and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ed and Bonnie Gardiner
Connersville, In.
I am so sorry to hear of Dannys passing. May God grant you peace in this sad time. Love and condolences. Linda (McNally) Pritchard
Dear Coleen and family,
Its been many years since we had any communication, but have always had a soft spot for Dan, and all the Dice kids, just about all the cousins we had any contact with from Mom’s side of the family. So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. I know your faith will keep you strong now, especially now when you need it the most.
Love and prayers to you all, Kathleen McNally Porter, London England
My husband Mike and I worked with Dan for many years, before his retirement from Tubelite. Dan offered Mike a job in 1984. Mike was working for H H Robertson near Cincinnati and thought Dan was still working in Connersville. When Mike found out Dan was now working for Tubelite in Reed City, Michigan, he had to get out a map to find out where that was. He decided to make the move and take the job, where he met me, also working at Tubelite. Today we live in Big Rapids, we’ve been married for 22 years and have 2 beautiful daughters.
THANK YOU DAN! WE”LL MISS YOU!
Mike & Lori Beard
I am so sorry to hear of Dannys passing. You all are in my prayers May God bless and give you peace in this your time of loss
Dear Colleen and Family, I am so sorry about Dan. We left for Texas for my Grandaughter’s wedding on Thurs. I won’t be at the funeral, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you. May God bless you all at this time of grief. We will be back in Mich. on Monday. Please call me if I can help in any way. much love and prayers, Gladeen
Sandy (McNally) McDonald