OBIT: John E. "Jack" DICE, 2003, Somerset, Somerset County, PA

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  JOHN E. DICE
  
  John E. "Jack" Dice, 75, of Somerset, loving and devoted husband, father
  and grandfather, died Aug. 29, 2003 at his residence.  Born June 11, 1928
  in Johnstown, the son of the late John E. and Edna (Kimmel) Dice Sr.  Also
  preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Cooley and brother, Henry Dice. 
  Survived by wife, the former Ruth Weimer; children, Robert Dice, married to
  the former Debbie Baer, and Mrs. Lloyd (Susan) Miller, both of Somerset;
  grandchildren, Kevin, David, Daniel and Timothy Miller and Angela and
  Hannah Dice.  Member of First Christian Church where he served as deacon
  and elder and choir director for 50 years.  Member of American Legion,
  Wagon Train and past president of the Teachers Organization.  He was an
  avid gardener and hunter and dedicated to music.  Retired music teacher
  from Somerset and rockwood Area schools where he was director of the senior
  high chorus and the touring choir.  Also directed a number of community
  chorus.  A 1946 graduate of Somerset High School and graduated from St.
  Vincent College with honors.  Navy veteran of World War II and served as
  court officer at the Somerset County Court House.  Friends received 2 to 4
  and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home.  Services
  will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the First Christian Church.  Rev.
  Daniel Nicksich and Rev. John Barchey officiating.  There will be viewing
  at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.  Interment in Somerset
  County Memorial Park.  Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes
  Assoc., P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.
  
  Daily American, September 2, 2003
  
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