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Richard Knapp Rice
October 7th, 1946 - May 19th, 2024
Richard Knapp Rice passed away peacefully after a long illness on May 19, 2024, at the Springs Ranch Memory Care Community, Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife by his side.
Richard was born on October 7, 1946, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Richard H. and Francelia “Billie” Rice. A graduate of Punahou School in Honolulu and Hillsdale College in Michigan, he received his MBA from Suffolk University in Boston.
He served in the United States Army in Vietnam. Following in his Mother’s footsteps he was on the board of the Hawaii Girl Scouts, serving as Treasurer, as well as being a Girl Scout Dad and Grandpa for twenty-four years. Richard also coached and refereed soccer for over fifteen years. After a career in finance, he retired in Colorado Springs where he and his family enjoyed skiing, camping, and exploring the US and several foreign countries.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Catherine; daughter Leigh Fodor (Dominic) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; son Willie Rice (Jizelle) of Kamuela Hawaii; brother John Steelquist (Laura) of Honolulu, Hawaii; and four grandchildren.
Richard was buried in June in Honolulu.
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