Jerry C. Rice

RICE, Jerry C., Milwaukee. Passed away on 4/20/2024 at the age of 89. Born on a farm in Minnesota, he kept the family tradition of a backyard garden and grew great veggies. He liked maintaining his yard meticulously and probably missed his calling as a landscape gardener. He enjoyed sports and was an avid Packer and Badger fan and a good golfer. He was a good high school athlete as well and went to state in track for the 440. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Elsie, longtime companion, Betty Anderson, brothers, Harvey and Lloyd. He is survived by his daughter, Vicky Kleist, sister, Shirley, Benz, and many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. His nephew Neil advocated for him and helped give him some dignity in his later years.

There will be a celebration of Jerry‘s life at Swiss Street bar and Grill 11430 South Swiss St. in Franklin on June 2, 2024 from 2 to 6 PM.