Richard Benjamin Grice

Richard Benjamin Grice of Cadillac passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 as a result of an auto accident. He was 86. He was born on May 13, 1929 in Cadillac to Charles R. & Emily (McGarr) Grice and they preceded him in death. A lifelong resident of Cadillac and graduate of Cadillac High School, he enlisted in the Unites States Navy and was stationed out of Norfolk, Virginia aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Holder, as an Electronics Technician 1st class (ET1). After completing his tour of duty during the Korean Conflict, he returned to Cadillac and worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company from which he retired. He was a member of the AMVETS of Bouse, Arizona and Cadillac, American Legion Post #94 of Cadillac and the Royal Order of the Moose Lodge #531 of Cadillac. Richard enjoyed hunting, target practice and fishing and especially enjoyed taking his boat out onto Lake Michigan for some real fishing. He belonged to Michigan Road Riders Motorcycle Club and held one or two reunions of the gang at his home. He was an avid Shopper and couldn't pass up a sale or garage sale. He liked to work with tools and could fix anything electrical, as well as radios and telephones. He enjoyed life and made friends easily with his many interests and stories of adventure. He is survived by his son, William R. "BillÃ¢â‚¬Â Grice (Penny Sigsbey) of Traverse City; granddaughters, Amber Ann Marie (Nate) Jasper of Naples, Florida and Melissa (Jason) Smith of Traverse City; great grandchildren: Dylan, Zeke and Allie Smith and Gavin Jasper. Other survivors include his siblings: John J. Grice and Joan M. Wilkins both of Cadillac and Mary (Jerry) Keith of Grosse Pointe Woods; nieces: Stephanie Grice Frankina, Susan Grice Badalamente, Sally Grice Fisher, Julie Gauld Rice, Laurie Gauld, Shari Gauld Miller, Marcia Keith Russell, Janice Keith Smale; nephews: Steven Grice, Michael Gauld and Bradley Gauld; a special cousin, Mary Jane McGarr Drilling of Traverse City and numerous great nieces and nephews. Along with his parents he was preceded by his wife Leona Anderson Grice, sister-in-law, Illean Baughn Grice, cousin, William "BillÃ¢â‚¬Â McGarr, and Aunt Melvina and Uncle Wallace McGarr. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with Reverend Ken Nydam officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Selma Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Make a Wish foundation or Wounded Warrior Project. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Richard Benjamin Grice

May 13, 1929 - November 25, 2015