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Verlin A. Rice Sr.

Birth	:	1 Oct 1923 Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	15 Apr 2019
Burial	:	Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2938995, -84.2583008
Description	:	Verlin A. Rice Sr, 95, passed away April 15, 2019. Although a longtime resident of Liberty Center, Verlin was born in Wauseon on October 1, 1923 to John Alfred and Violet (Ziegler) Rice and graduated from Wauseon High School in 1942. You may remember him from operating Rice’s Restaurant in downtown Napoleon or preparing and serving food at the Whalen Auction. Verlin is preceded in death by Rosemary (Davis) Rice, the first love of his life and wife of nearly 68 years, daughter and son-in-law Joyce and Donald Moore and great-grandson Brock Swany. He is survived by his sons Verlin... Read More	Verlin A. Rice Sr, 95, passed away April 15, 2019. Although a longtime resident of Liberty Center, Verlin was born in Wauseon on October 1, 1923 to John Alfred and Violet (Ziegler) Rice and graduated from Wauseon High School in 1942. You may remember him from operating Rice’s Restaurant in downtown Napoleon or preparing and serving food at the Whalen Auction. Verlin is preceded in death by Rosemary (Davis) Rice, the first love of his life and wife of nearly 68 years, daughter and son-in-law Joyce and Donald Moore and great-grandson Brock Swany. He is survived by his sons Verlin Junior (Patsy) Rice, David (Nanette) Rice and daughter, Barbara (John) Whalen, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, his sister Carma Sutton and Arvis Weaks, the late love of his life. Verlin served in WW II as a cook and achieved the rank of corporal for the Army in the South Pacific and was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 8218, American Legion Post 300 and the DAV Henry County Chapter 30. He served in a variety of positions in these organizations including District 1 Commander for the VFW as well as commander and chaplain for the VFW Post 8218, American Legion and DAV. In addition Verlin served on the Henry County Vets Commission supporting fellow veterans. He was also a member of the Gleaners. Verlin retired after working over 40 years in construction. He was the superintendent of a crew building bridges throughout NW Ohio and NE Indiana. He attended Shiloh Christian Church. A service of celebration will be held at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St Hwy 109 in Delta on Friday, April 26, 2019, at 12:00 Noon, with viewing from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Anyone wishing to make a memorial donation in Verlin’s honor is asked to consider the DAV of Henry County Chapter 30 (at 645 Buckeye Av. Napoleon, OHIO 43545), Heritage Farms, a nonprofit organization serving to meet the special needs of kids through horse therapy (at HF-TRC, U 334 County Rd 6, Liberty Center, OH 43532), Hospice of Defiance 6817 Ohio 66, Defiance 43512 and the mission agency for Verlin’s grandson Phil (at YMI, 1300 Envoy Circle, Suite 1306, Louisville, KY, 40299). Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.

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Where is Verlin A. Rice Sr.'s memorial?
Verlin A. Rice Sr.'s memorial is located at: Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did Verlin A. Rice Sr. death?
Verlin A. Rice Sr. death on 15 Apr 2019 in
Where are the coordinates of the Verlin A. Rice Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.2938995
Longitude: -84.2583008

Family Members:

Parent

John Alfred Rice

(1881 - 1970)

Violet Mae Zeigler Rice

(1890 - 1960)

Spouse

Rosemary Davis Rice

(1925 - 2011)

Siblings

Margaret Ellen Rice Franklin

(1912 - 1972)

Leonard Philip Rice

(1918 - 1918)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverview Memory Gardens
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2938995, -84.2583008

2. Rohn Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2963982, -84.2643967

3. Huse Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2851982, -84.2464981

4. Hohenberger Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2728004, -84.2705994

5. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

6. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

7. Parry Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2230988

8. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

9. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

10. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002

11. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

12. Old Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2458687, -84.2483139

13. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220

14. Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2366982, -84.2363968

15. Huston Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3053017, -84.1680984

16. Hill Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2242012, -84.2743988

17. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

18. Brey Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

19. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

20. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

21. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

22. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

23. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

24. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200