Robert Edward Rice, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on April 13, 2018. He was 68.
Mr. Rice was born in Shiilingsfurst, Germany, to George Edward Rice and Marianne Bar Rice. He was the devoted husband of the late Norma Jean Rice, loving father of Jackie M. Montville and her husband Andy, of Perryville, MD, and Renee L. Rice and her husband David Allen Benedict, Sr., of Perryville, MD, and Jason Edward Rice, of Havre de Grace, MD. He was the adored grandfather of Cameron I. Rice, David Allen Benedict, Jr., Erin Danielle Dixon, and Kirsten Briana Dixon. Mr. Rice was the dear brother of Leah Hammons and her husband Willard Hammons, and the uncle of Rachel Daugherty.
Mr. Rice was a paramedic at Aberdeen Proving Grounds for many years. He then became an LPN at Perry Point VAMC until retirement. He was a Life Member of the Havre de Grace Ambulance Corps., and volunteered with Susquehanna Hose Company. Mr. Rice enjoyed camping and watching sports. His greatest love was being with and cheering on his grandchildren in their activities and sports.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 19, from 3-5 and 7-9 PM, at Zellman Funeral Home, P.A., 123 S. Washington St., Havre de Grace, MD. Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 20, at 11 AM, at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Harford Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jason Rice, Andy Montville, Dave Benedict, Jay Andrews, Kyle Presnell, and Cameron Rice.
Contributions may be made in his memory to Havre de Grace Ambulance Corps., P.O. Box 465, Havre de Grace, MD 21078.
Online condolences may be made at www.zellmanfuneralhome.com.