Walter A. Rice 1631
- Born: 14 Jan 1922, Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA 1631
- Marriage (1): Dorothy V. Gindlesperger on 25 Oct 1941 1631
- Died: 29 Sep 2003, Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA at age 81 1631
- Buried: Richland Cemetery (Geistown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA) 1631
 General Notes:
OBITUARY
RICE - Walter A., 81, Solomon Street, died Sept. 29, 2003 , at UPMC Lee Regional. Born Jan. 14, 1922, in Johnstown, son of the late John and Margaret (Howlett) Rice. Preceded in death by son, Dennis W. Survived by wife, Dorothy J. (Gindlesperger), ending a marriage of 61 years, and beginning Oct. 25, 1941; daughter, Pamela D., wife of John Docherty, New Castle; sons, Wayne D., married to Nancy (Hoppel), Johns town, and Jeffrey K., married to Linda (Hudack), LaPorte, Texas; and daughter-in-law, Dorothy J. (Jezeski), Windber. Also nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Brother of Mary Lou Auman, Brunswick, Ohio. Member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, men's choir, adult Sunday school, Tuesday fellowship, Union Local 1288, the Town and Country and retired men's league bowling teams for over 40 years at Zips Bowling Lanes and the Richland Area Seniors. Mr. Rice retired from the U.S. Steel Co. with over 40 years of service as a grievance representative and served with the 3rd Infantry Division in World War II, receiving the Purple Heart having been wounded during the battle of Anzio beach head . He enjoyed playing pinochle and was also a member of the retired men's breakfast. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Geisel Funeral Home, Dale. Funeral service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Golde and Ash streets, at 10 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Earl Janssen. Interment and graveside military rite by the VFW 155 Ritual Team at Richland Cemetery. Contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Rice to the Trinity Lutheran Church.
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Sept. 30, 2003 1631
Death Notes:
Lee Hospital
Life Events:
1. Church Affiliation: Trinity Lutheran Church. 1631
2. Occupation: U.S. Steel Company-Grievance Representative. 1631
3. Military: World War II-3rd Infantry Division. 1631
Walter married Dorothy V. Gindlesperger, daughter of Robert Gindlesperger and Elsie Younker, on 25 Oct 1941.1631 (Dorothy V. Gindlesperger was born about 1923 in Pennsylvania, USA 1631.)
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