Robert Walter Rice

Robert Walter Rice, 73, of Onaway, formerly of Levering, died at home Wednesday, May 4, 2016. The son of Robert S. and Helen (Palmateer) Rice, Robert was born near Ann Arbor at Horse Shoe Lake  April 11, 1943.

Surviving Bob is his wife of 47 years, Mary Rice of Onaway; sons, Robert (Adrian) Rice of Ypsilanti and Jesse Gutekunst of Hagerstown, Maryland; daughters, Rose (Dan) Wilton and Rebecca (Brian) Wolgast, both of Onaway; and step-daughters, Cindy Gutekunst of Ypsilanti and Terry (Louie) Plummer of Hagerstown, Maryland; brothers, Raymond (Alice) Rice of Brighton and Ronald (Jean) Rice of Howell; sister, Rose (Bob) Lambert of Brighton; and several nieces and nephews.  Bob also leaves 16 special grandchildren, Nicole, Robbie, and Miranda Gutekunst, Mary “Emmy” Andrews, Ashley, Cory, James, and Garrett Wilton, Robert Jason “RJ” Rice, Lisa Luhellier, Brittney, Jeremiah, and Brianna Wolgast, Heidi Plummer, Nicholas Brezinski, and Linzie Wolgast; as well as several great-grandchildren.

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Visitation was held at the Chagnon Funeral Home in Onaway Friday, May 6, with cremation to follow.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 21, at 3 p.m. at the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ, 21045 M-68 Hwy., Onaway.  Those planning an expression of sympathy please consider a donation in memory of Bob made to his family to help with expenses. Condolences may be shared at www.chagnonfh.com.