Gaylord Duane Rice of Saint Charles, MO, passed away at the age of 75 on Monday, April 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Charles and Irene Rice; his treasured grandson, Jarrett Bertocchini; and his dear sister, Wilma Jane Dick.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Janet Francis Rice; his children, Jennifer (Danny) Bertocchini, Douglas (Cassie) Rice, and Pamela (Matthew Thompson) Rice; his grandchildren, Marissa Bertocchini, Raegan Rice, Valerie Rice, and Cpl. Zachary Callahan, USMC; his brother-in-law, Emerson Dick; and his sister-in-law, Carol (Ron) Harris.
Duane retired from Boeing after 43 years where he worked as a manager. He volunteered his time and talents at a local food bank, Community Helping Ministries, and was a longtime member of Maryland Heights Church of Christ where he was active in small group Bible study. Duane was great at supporting others and was always giving of himself; he will be forever remembered by his family as being a wonderful husband, dad, and friend to many. He enjoyed taking his daily walks, his Thunderbird, and was a huge Cardinals baseball fan.
Memorial contributions may be made in Duane's honor to
Maryland Heights Church of Christ,
Camp Ne-O-Tez, or Union High School Band.