Robert (Bob) James Rice, 89, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on June 23, 2022. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 27, 1933. Bob graduated from Lanetech High School in 1951. He was a proud veteran and served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. Following his service, he learned how to be a tool and die maker on the job. He was married to Liz Rice on June 12, 1971 in Harmony, Illinois and they combined two beautiful families. Bob had a long career as a tool and die maker and then was the proud owner of Bob’s Main Street Market in Burlington, Illinois through the 1970s. He had a passion for woodworking and Illinois and Arizona sports and was an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox and Bears and the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cardinals. He is known to be the best father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, son, and friend. He will be buried next to him and Liz’s daughter, Jennifer Rice. He was survived by:
Elizabeth Rice, wife (Arizona)
Robert (Debra) Rice, son (Florida)
Linda Rice, daughter (Wisconsin)
Terry (Tim) Puchley, daughter (Arizona)
Kim Kirk, daughter (Wisconsin)
Patrick (Kerri) Petit, grandson (Wisconsin)
Casey Kirk, grandson (Wisconsin)
Chase Kirk, grandson (Wisconsin)
Ryan Petit, grandson (Wisconsin)
Cleary Puchley, granddaughter (Texas)
Sof Puchley, granddaughter (California)
Brayden Kirk, great grandson (Wisconsin)
Kira Petit, great granddaughter (Wisconsin)
Brianna Petit, great granddaughter (Wisconsin)
Richard Rice, nephew (Arizona)
Laura Rice, niece (Illinois)
Bob was predeceased by:
Jennifer Rice, daughter
Scott (Scotty) Petit, grandson
Chester Rice, brother
Barbra Rice, sister in law
William Rice, nephew
Kenneth Rice, nephew
A visitation for Bob will be held Monday, June 27, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the Saguaro Hall and Chapel of Light at Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery, 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257, followed by his funeral service at 10:00 AM.
Please join us for a luncheon following the funeral to continue our celebration of Bob:
The Mission Kierland
7122 E Greenway Pkwy Ste 140
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
1:00pm on June 27, 2022
Fond memories for the Rice family may be sent at www.greenacresmortuary.net.
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