Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services Offering dignified services since 1919

Back to Obituaries

James A Rice

James A Rice

James Albert Rice passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 after a short illness.  He was born in Plum City, January 23, 1948, to Neal and Ruby (Rien) Rice.  He attended school in Plum City, graduating in 1966.  Jim attended Rice Lake Vocational school, pursuing a career in drafting.  After graduation he started working at Meyer’s Industry in Hager City as a draftsman for 20 years.  After leaving Meyers, he had various jobs for a few years and then took a position at Treasure Island Casino as a Security Guard.  He worked there for the next 20 years until his retirement.

Jim built his log home in the valley near Nugget Lake Dam in 1982, on land that has been family owned since mid-1800’s and is where he lived until his death.

He had a passion for hunting, especially deer hunting, and had kept and logged each year’s hunt with family, neighbors and friends since 1959.   Many hours were spent collecting and viewing his game camera photos and videos prior to hunting season and after.

Jim was also an avid collector and enjoyed metal detecting.  He was called upon several times to search for a friends or neighbors lost item. 

Genealogy and collecting family history was something that Jim truly enjoyed also.  He was able to trace the Rice family back to England in 1594.  Along with the family history is his collection of family photos of the many generations of both the Rice and Rien families.  His interest in family history also led him to researching and finding information on War veterans of Plum City and Pierce County. 

In his retirement Jim continued his many hobbies and interests as well as, watching and feeding birds, planting and growing vegetables and flowers, with the excess being shared with family, friends, meals on wheels and the Plum City Care Center.

Jim is survived by his brothers, Ken of Craig CO and Allan (Jeanne) of Plum City.  Nephews, Daniel Rice of Craig, CO, Brian (Stephanie) of Forney, Texas, Eric Rice of Plum City and one niece Kelsey (Jason) Anderson of Spring Valley.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00PM-4:00PM, Friday August 26, 2022 at Molly’s on Main in Plum City.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

  1. steve schultz

    My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. There were many wonderful moments spent with Jim.

  2. Peggy McRoberts

    My condolences to Jim’s family . Jim was a friend and neighbor for many years.

  3. Jim Johnson

    Sending sympathy to Jim's family. Jim was a truly honest and caring man. He had a great sense of humor and always had some interesting stories to tell. He will be missed by many.

  4. Barb Gibson

    Sympathy to Jim's family and friends.

  5. Nancy Nelson

    So heart breaking for this great loss. Jim was so kind I loved talking to him. He will be missed by my family and me. Condolences to all the family. ❤????Tom Nancy family.

  6. JoAnn (McDonnell) Flatjord

    I am So sorry. For you loss I have always enjoyed Jim’s great sense of humor. He will be missed.

  7. Steve & Debra Havens

    Our sympathy to the family.
    We will keep you in our prayers.

  8. Gary and Rosey Asher

    Our sympathy to Jim's family. Jim was a mighty fine guy! Rest in peace friend.

  9. Bill McRoberts

    I have many good memories of Jim . We had many good talks and laughs in the old Exile day's. I'm sending my condolences to Jim's family.

  10. Joanne Hovey

    Sympathy to Jim’s family, I have many memories of visits at Exile. Of him sharing his beautiful flowers at the Care Center. He will be missed. ????

  11. Todd Bjurquist

    My deepest condolences to Jim's Family! I enjoyed our visits over coffee many times throughout the years! May he rest in peace!

  12. Scott Watkins

    My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers.

View More Posts ( # )