Obituary of Ralph H. Rice

Enter obituary information here. Milton, Ralph Harold Rice, 84 passed away following a tragic accident on Tuesday evening, May 10, 2016. Ralph was born September 9, 1931 in North Troy, the son of the late Howard and Evelyn Turcotte Rice. He served his country with the US Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the “Ambassador of Peace” award from the Republic of Korea and the “Vermont Distinguished Service Medal” and the “Vermont Veterans Medal” in November of 2013. He resided in Milton with his loving wife of 18 years, Elizabeth Bluto Rice and was a dedicated and loving father to six children, Linda, JoAnn, Richard, Anna, Miles and Susanna and her husband Jason Root. He leaves his grandchildren Lance, Michael, Ashley, Vinnie and Christopher, Emil and Robert North, Carrie, Tina and Jody Rice and several great grandchildren who he loved seeing. His two brothers, Rodney and Roger Rushlow. His sisters in laws and brothers in law, Charlene Mallette, Larry and Sue Bluto, Dielene and Charlie Benway, Karin and Rick Brennan, Nancy Bell, Connie and James Hoyt and Cindy and Bill Pebler as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandson Adam Rice. My Father, He is the kindest, gentlest, caring family man I have ever known, Having served in the Korean War, he was very proud of his grandson who joined the Marine Corps in 2008. He was a very hardworking man who spent most of his years farming. If you’re a farmer, you know the hours it consumes, but he always found time for his family, which was very important to him. My father enjoyed dancing and music. He was always there whenever you needed someone to put a smile back on your face. His nickname was “Happy Ralph”. His favorite animal is my black Lab “Bear”. He would bring more treats then he needed for Bear everytime he came to visit! I used to joke with him and tell him that he came to see the Dog and not me! Words cannot express how greatly he is missed. My father had such an amazing life. He has seen the world and spread his joy every step of the way. He will be greatly missed by everyone. I love you Dad. Suzie! “Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad” Ralph Rice Visiting hours with a Memorial Service will be held in Ralph’s honor on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 5 to 8 PM with the service at 7:30 PM in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton. Burial will be held later and at the convenience of the family. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495-1460 On Friday May 20, 2016 a dinner in Ralph’s memory will be held from 5 to 7 PM at the Arrowhead Senior Center, located on Middle Road in Milton. All are invited to attend.