Donald E. Rice, 91 years, of Fremont, Nebraska died Monday, May 4, 2020 at his home. Donald was born March 13, 1929 in Fremont to Wade and Elsie (Enright) Rice. He grew up in Fremont and was a 1947 graduate of Fremont High School. Donald married Beverly Westphal on August 14, 1949 in Fremont. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956. Donald was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service until retiring on October 31, 1986.
He was a member of the Fremont Presbyterian Church, Fremont Golf Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles #200, V.F.W. Post #854 and American Legion Post #20 all of Fremont. He loved watching sporting events, hunting, golfing and was a member of the 1946 American Legion State Championship Baseball Team.
Donald is survived by his wife, Beverly; son, Mike Rice (Heather Zilles) of Phoenix, Arizona; daughters, Linda (Kevin) Root of Fremont and Lori (Lou) DePasquale of Puerto Penasco, Mexico; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, George and Leonard Rice.
A private family graveside service will be held at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Memorials may be directed to the family for a charity yet to be determined.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490
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