William A. Rice

William A. Rice, 89, of Lykens, passed away peacefully Tuesday night, November 25, 2025 with his family by his side.

Born in Freeport, Illinois, on Friday, October 30, 1936, a son of the late William and Laura Klinger Rice.

Bill retired with over forty years of service with the United States Postal Service, working out of the Harrisburg office. He was also a co-owner of the former R & K Diner, Elizabethville, a business successfully ran for over 46 years, retiring in 2015.

He was a member of the Immanuel/Wesley United Methodist Church, Loyalton.    

He was an avid train collector, belonging to the Train Collector Association.

He enjoyed spending time and taking care of the family pets. Bill will be remembered as a loving husband and father.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Kay Miller Rice, 2022.

Surviving are his three children, Edwin Rice (Suzanne), Lykens, Michelle Rice, Loyalton, and Drinda Rice (Douglas), Halifax; a sister, Linda Greenhaw, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM from the Immanuel/Wesley United Methodist Church, Loyalton, with his pastor, Pastor William Romberger officiating. Viewing will be from 10-11 AM at the church. Bill will be laid to rest in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville.

Memorial donations in Bill's memory can be made to Compassion in the Valley, c/o Peter Hoffman, 9 N Hand Street, Tower City, PA 17980.

The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve the Rice family. To send condolences, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.

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