Fred M. Rice, 85

December 20, 2017

Fred M. Rice of Elizabethtown, PA passed away December 20, 2017 at Brethren Village, Lititz, PA at the age of eighty-five. Fred was known and loved for his compassion, his desire to live at peace with others, his quick wit and his love for music.
After graduating from Manchester College in 1954 with a degree in music, Fred served for two years in the Brethren Service Commission in Elgin, IL and taught public school in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. He received a Master’s degree in Counseling from Northern Illinois University and served as an academic and personal counselor to students at Elizabethtown College. The Rices became members of Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren, where Fred directed choirs for many years. Fred led several other choirs and ensembles and was a member, board member and president of the Norlanco-Rheems Kiwanis Club.
Fred is survived by his wife, Dorothy; son Brian Rice, husband of Jodie; son Kent Rice, husband of Karen; four grandchildren, Jordan Best, wife of Kaleb Best, Taylor Rice, fiancée of Tiodora Zug, Morgan Rice and Kensey Rice; and great-grandsons Elliot Best and Henry Best. He was predeceased by his parents Leslie and Loneta Rice and his sister Fredonna Arnott.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 7th at 3:00 at the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren, 777 S. Mt. Joy St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022. A time of greeting and meal in the Fellowship Hall will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Fred’s memory to Manchester University Advancement Office, attn: Music Department Scholarship Fund, 604 E. College Ave., N. Manchester, IN 46962 or the Brethren Village Good Samaritan Fund, 3001 Lititz Pike, P.O. Box 5096, Lancaster, PA 17606.