Thank you to all that helped us celebrate the life of this great man.  We continue to receive cards and expressions of condolences each and every day. The kind words are such a comfort and he will be missed by many but his legacy will live on but his acts of kindness and good deeds.
Dan and Tina Rice and family.

Ed was one of a kind and never met a stranger.  He was like a grandfather to Melissa, Kelli, and Casey and a friend to all.  My condolences to Maryellen, Buffy, Duffy, John, and their families.

So sorry for your loss.  It is never easy to say good-bye to a parent.  All Ed did around Lake Wawsee is noted and appreciated.  Hoping your times together at Lake Wawasee will warm your hearts and give you comfort.  Sincerely, Sonya Hoskins

I had the chance to work with Ed at Lupke Rice. My dad Donzie worked with Ed and they used to have lunch garbage wars in the office. Primarily coney island. The wrappers would end up in the office of each, and would have to determine who perp was, great fun. We will miss you Ed. Ellen "Coffey" Scherer

It was an honor to know and work with such a great man.  We both enjoyed working with Ed, and with you, Stan.  We were very fortunate to know him, as he was such a nice guy, and had a great sense of humor.  I am sorry that we didn't find out until today that he had passed away.  We would have definitely been there for his memorial.  Stan, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

What's not to like about Ed Rice.  We all lost one of the really good guys.

I first got to know Ed when I was a member of the Fort Wayne Fire Dept. We became good friends. He was a real Fire Buff. We also attended the same church in Arcola In. He was a wonderfull man He will be missed, but will also be remembered forever. Prayers with his family.y

Mr. Ed......We were so lucky to have our boys grow up with you. The memories will last a life time. You will be greatly missed and forever on our minds. Our love is forever with you and your family.

Mr. Ed, you will be greatly missed by our family. I am proud that our sons had the opportunity to grow up close to you. You will be forever in our hearts!

Ed and I go way back to South Side, in fact we grew up in the same neighborhood. Ed always said that I saved him in geometry. My sympathy to the family, and rest in peace old friend. Gene Towns

Dear Maryellen and Family,Ed always had a kind word.  Our deepest sympathy for your loss.  Keeping you in our prayers as you take this time to grieve.Love,Sue and Chris Vincent

I was acquinted with Ed through the Lupke
Rice Insurance agency and respected him
as a businessman. In reading the obituary
I further respect him for his community
involvement

aryellen plese asepmdeees sympaty for your loss,you arei n my prayers  Mike Bonhoom

 God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My children and I send our condolences to Mr. Rice's sister Cynthia Hogan and his entire family.

OBITUARY

Mr Edward B Rice

January 4, 1932 – May 12, 2013

Greenlawn Memorial Park

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