Robert B. Rice

ROBERT "BOB" RICE, age 81, of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away at 2:10 PM, Thursday, August 31st, 2006 at his residence.

Born in Corydon, PA on May 26, 1925, he was the son of the late Hiram and Stella (Cargill) Rice. He served in the U.S. Army as a S/SGT in WW II.

On April 6, 1947, Bob married Eileen Shedrow, who survives.

He retired as a Maintenance Welder at Uniroyal Goodrich Woodburn.

Bob attended the First Baptist Church of Antwerp and was a member of Antwerp VFW Post 5087 and Hicksville Eagles. Along with his family & friends, Bob enjoyed camping.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Eileen; daughters, Kathy Payton of Antwerp & Nanci Coil of Paulding; son, William Rice of Antwerp; sister, Phoebe Dundon of Allegheny, NY; 5 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

Bob is preceded in death by 2 sisters.

You are invited to participate in his funeral service at Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp, at 11 AM on Monday, September 4th, with Rev. Jim Edwards officiating.

You may call Sunday, 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 PM and Monday 10 AM at Dooley Funeral Home.

He will be laid to rest at Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp with Military Honors from VFW Post 5087.

In his memory contributions may be made to Paulding Hospice or First Baptist Church of Antwerp Building Fund.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com