Daniel Rice Obituary

I worked with Dan at Bell & Howell back in the mid 90's. We spent long hours (all nighters for me) preparing some of the best Power point presentations ever. I was shocked to hear of this tragedy. My heart sank. Dan was a great man, and I believe even a better husband and father to his family. He will be missed.

Dan's hard work was an inspiration to many at Bell & Howell. He was a thoughful and caring man who will be missed by all who knew him.

Dear Rice Family,



My daughter Andrea was in one of Jason's classes and we wanted to give our Sympathy to your family.

Dear Sherrie, Jason and Lauren,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and to those who loved Dan.

Dear Sherrie, Lauren, and Jason,



I remember Dan when he and Lauren were in the YMCA Indian Princess program and the Buffalo tribe. Wasn't Dan Chief of the Buffalo for a while? The Fox tribe and the Buffalo tribe had a good time poking fun at each other and Dan was a part of it. He was a good man and I know you were all proud of him and will miss him greatly. Please accept my condolences.

Dan was a brilliant man, an excellent Manager, my mentor and my friend. I will miss me deeply.

Dear Mrs. Rice and Family,



As President of the BGRA, may I extend my deepest sympathy from both my family and the BGRA family. I had met Dan on 3 different occasions this year and each time, he presented himself as the typical BGRA coach. Warm, friendly, concerned to do it right, and just a pleasure to be around. I am sure that he instilled that personality in his team. Words can never change the outcome of this accident, but to say that I had the brief pleasure to know him just a little, is an honor.



May God hold your family tightly together through this time, and bestow upon all of you a loving ray of hope for a stronger future. Our prayers are with you.

Sherrie (and family), I am so terribly sorry to hear of Dan's passing. I often think of you and our days at the CAP, and remember your engagement, marriage and birth of your children.



My very deepest sympathies; my heart and prayers are with you.

Sue Couture

Sherri, Lauren & Jason,



I knew your husband & dad for just a short time. Last January when I phoned to give him the news that he had been approved to manage a Thoroughbred baseball team in the BGRA he was elated. Dan was an important part of the Thoroughbred League, his absence will be missed by all. He was a pleasure to have in my league. Words can't express how sad we feel. Our prayers are with you & your family at this difficult time. My condolence to your family.





Rodney Odelson

Our deepest sympathies in this tragic loss. Cousins of Dan.



Elmer and Ruth Heuerman

Paul and Renae Heuerman

To Mrs. Rice and Family,



Our family just met Coach Rice about a week ago when he called to ask if our son Danny could fill in for a player on his team. Danny is ten years old and was so elated that he was called up to play for the Indians. Last Friday, he played a couple of innings until the player showed up. Coach Rice was so kind and positive with our son. He made him feel so good about himself that Danny was on a cloud that night.



On Monday, Mr. Rice left a nice voicemail message thanking us for our support and asked if Danny would be available to play again that night. He was concerned about the weather and uncertain if it would intrude upon playing. He left an inspiring message acknowledging Danny's assistance over the weekend.



Danny, and his dad, Frank were there the night of this trajedy. They were so overwhelmed as we all are now.



Danny is greatly hurt by the loss of his new friend and mentor. He has sat in disbelief,questioning the reality of it all. I told him that Coach Rice gave him a great gift last weekend. He brought out the best in him and encouraged him to do his best. He did, too. Our son needed that shot in the arm this year for a host of reasons. It was almost as if he was touched by an angel.



I thank God for our brief encounter with your husband and father. His kindness touched our child's life in the best of ways.



Danny said that he is playing his next game in Coach Rice's honor. I think that he wil remember him for a long time to come.



May God comfort you all during this unexplainable time of great loss and deep sadness.



Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.



Very Truly,



Frani and Frank Martino

Buffalo Grove

I had the pleasure of working with Dan for a few years. He was brilliant, I enjoyed working with him, and I learned a lot from him. My condolences to his family.

While I did not have the good fortune to know Dan personally, as a long-time BGRA manager and league director, my heart goes out to all who knew him and loved him. His obvious dedication to the kids he coached is inspiring to all of us. Please accept my condolences.

I worked with Dan while he was at GBC and there was no doubt that he was a genuinely good person and caring family man. My condolences go out to his entire family.

As a friend of Dan's sister, Debbie, I want to extend my condolences to your family upon Dan's tragic passing. Our prayers are for you and the family.

Dan was my boss when I first came to illinois and one of my best. He will be missed, my sympathy goes to all his family.

To the Rice Family:



Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we are truly sorry to hear about your loss.



The Sholl Family/Buffalo Grove

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My prayers are with you and your children. Dan was a great guy, he will be deeply missed.

Sherrie, Lauren and Jason:

My heart is heavy with sadness. Danny was a truly remarkable man and will be missed by many. His love for his family was inspiring. My prayers are with you and all who loved him.

Dear Lauren, Jason, and Sherri



When I worked at Bell & Howell, we would talk about the daily events of raising children. Jason and Lauren, your father loved every second being your Dad. Sherri, Dan had so much admiration and respect for you. I'm so very sorry this tradegy happen to Dan and your family he will be truly missed by many.

Dear Sherrie,

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, Dan.





Sincerely - Karole Cecich

Dear Lauren, Jason, and Sherri,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.We are so very sorry for your loss. If there is anything that you ever need please dont hesitate to let us know.

-Dawn and Amanda Kasper-

Dear Sherrie:



Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband, Dan. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers.



Sincerely - Barbara Barrett

My prayers go out to Dan's family. He talked a lot about his family and how he loved them.

Dan was my friend not just my co-worker. Dan you will be truly missed.

Dan Rice was a great guy with very kind & generous heart to match.

He will be greatly missed.. :(

Dan was truly "GOOD PEOPLE"

Even though I did not know Dan personally, I do know that he was well repsected within the Bell & Howell Community were he worked. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family for their unexpected and tragic loss.

I worked with Dan for several years at Bell & Howell.



Very sorry to hear about Dan. He was a good and honest man.

Dan was a colleague, friend, and mentor to me at work. He was a man who truly cared for others and his community, contributing as he went. I will miss him. My prayers and condolences go out to his family.

I meet Dan a few years ago when our son’s play for the same team. And since then, Dan made an effort to say “Hi” and ask how my son was doing. He was that type of person. He will be missed truly. My heart and prayers go out to his family.

Dan passed away while doing something that he loved, spending time with his children and coaching baseball. He was kind and caring man who will be missed by everyone.

I am a manager in the Stallion league. My heartfelt sympothy to your family for your loss. Everyone's prayers are with you.

God bless you. Dan will be missed.