Home > United States of America > North Dakota > Mountrail County > White Earth > Norman Lutheran Cemetery > Jerome Elling “Jerry” Rice

Jerome Elling “Jerry” Rice

View larger map

Birth	:	6 Jun 1936 North Dakota, USA
Death	:	17 Apr 2021 Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Norman Lutheran Cemetery, White Earth, Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.4879417, -102.8506165
Description	:	Jerome "Jerry" Rice, 84 Jerome Elling Rice passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the house he was born in on June 6, 1936. He was the youngest son of a family of three girls and three boys born to Joseph and Carrie Rice. He attended country school thru 8th grade in Bicker Township, graduating from Tioga High School in 1954. He went on to graduate from Hanson Trade School Fargo, ND, with a degree in mechanics and welding and joined the National Guard In 1957. On June 28, 1959 he was united in marriage to... Read More	Jerome "Jerry" Rice, 84 Jerome Elling Rice passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the house he was born in on June 6, 1936. He was the youngest son of a family of three girls and three boys born to Joseph and Carrie Rice. He attended country school thru 8th grade in Bicker Township, graduating from Tioga High School in 1954. He went on to graduate from Hanson Trade School Fargo, ND, with a degree in mechanics and welding and joined the National Guard In 1957. On June 28, 1959 he was united in marriage to Ardis Thompson at Stanley, ND. They made their home on the Rice farm where he continued farming with his father soon thereafter started a cow-calf operation. He worked for Northern Tank Line and Calvert Drilling to make a living for his family. He was a lifelong member of Norman Lutheran Church, member of the Church Council holding many of its offices. Because of his love for his Lord and Savior he made church a priority in his life and did whatever he was called to do. He was father to their children. LaVonne, Brian, Michael and Todd. Faith, family and friends were most important. He always led by example. On Sundays he took his family to church, taught his children to work and the value of a job well done. He served on various boards including Mountrail -Williams REC , Farmers Union Mountrail County Planning and Bicker Township . He and Ardis enjoyed many winters in Arizona – making many friends along the way. Special friends are Gene and Dana Bischke who loved and supported our family throughout his cancer journey. For the last 3 years he participated in cancer research at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. While there, he was loved and treated as part of the Mayo Family. Throughout his life he was a very good mechanic – seemed he could fix most anything. Sadly, we could not fix him. He was dearly loved by his wife, children, grand and great- grandchildren. Those left to mourn his passing are his wife Ardis of nearly 62 years. His daughter LaVonne (Paul) Olson, sons, Brian (Nancy), Michael (Wendy), Todd (Kristi). Grandchildren – Michelle (Brad) Delplanche, Joshua, (Carisa) Reinholdt, Micah special friend (Alina Miles) Olson and McKenzie Olson. Tiffanie (Dave), Finstrom, Jeremie (Amber) Rice, Bethanie (Dan) Letch. Carrie, Ben, Gracia, Greta Eder, Alyssa, Jacob Rice Katelin, Stephen, Naomi, Hannah Rice. Great-grandchildren – Ava, Preston Delplanche, Judah, Scout Reinholdt, Beckham and London Opperude. Elijah, Isabel, Ezekiel Finstrom. Caleb, Caden and Carson Rice, Cameron, Cabella, Hanah, Hunter Letch. Sisters-in-law Gladys Grinolds, Lois Boeck, Carol Lounsberry, Sharon Cvancara. Brothers-in-law Milfred Thompson Gene Cvancara. Numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Carrie Rice, a grandson Malachi Olson, Three sisters: Olga, Evelyn, Clarice, two brothers – Chester and Hilmer (Bud). Blessed be his memory. Memorials not designated will be given to AFLC Bible College or Zion Free Lutheran Church. Jerome's Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Tioga, ND. Pastor Richard Carr will officiate. Burial will be in Norman Cemetery in White Earth, ND. A luncheon will follow at the Church immediately after the service.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Jerome Elling “Jerry” Rice's memorial?
Jerome Elling “Jerry” Rice's memorial is located at: Norman Lutheran Cemetery, White Earth, Mountrail County, USA.
When did Jerome Elling “Jerry” Rice death?
Jerome Elling “Jerry” Rice death on 17 Apr 2021 in Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Jerome Elling “Jerry” Rice's memorial?
Latitude: 48.4879417
Longitude: -102.8506165

Family Members:

Parent

unexist

(unknow - unknow)

Carrie Gramstad Rice

(1897 - 1986)

Siblings

Evelyn P. Rice Melgaard

(1920 - 2001)

Chester Rice

(1922 - 1943)

Hilmer Theodore “Bud” Rice

(1927 - 2017)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Norman Lutheran Cemetery
White Earth, Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4879417, -102.8506165

2. Beauty Valley Cemetery
Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5024986, -102.8488998

3. Lindahl Lutheran Cemetery
McGregor, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5226550, -102.9286890

4. Bakken Cemetery
Tioga, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4160995, -102.9216995

5. Bethel Cemetery
Battleview, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5746994, -102.7797012

6. Eastside Cemetery
Tioga, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3939018, -102.9235992

7. Saint Olaf Cemetery
Temple, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5069008, -103.0160980

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Tioga, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3911018, -102.9411011

9. United Cemetery
Tioga, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3885994, -102.9396973

10. Minton Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3867760, -102.9412060

11. Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery
White Earth, Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3724213, -102.7795181

12. White Earth Cemetery
White Earth, Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3718987, -102.7639008

13. Sharon Cemetery
McGregor, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6039009, -102.9400024

14. Bethel Cemetery
Lunds Valley, Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5458512, -102.6671137

15. Bethel Cemetery
Powers Lake, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5466995, -102.6675034

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
McGregor, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6178017, -102.9282990

17. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
McGregor, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6185989, -102.9285965

18. Old Bethel Cemetery
Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6310997, -102.8007965

19. Grong Cemetery
Hamlet, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5966700, -103.0164400

20. Temple Cemetery
Temple, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3871994, -103.0475006

21. Scandia Cemetery
Battleview, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6618580, -102.8655650

22. Saint James Cemetery
Powers Lake, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5821991, -102.6241989

23. Bethel Lutheran Cemetery
Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5458760, -102.5811050

24. Stordahl Cemetery
Hamlet, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5614014, -103.1231003