H. Franklin Rice , 87, of Hilltown Township, PA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 7th, 2020 at Souderton Mennonite Home.

He was the loving husband of Ruth (Halteman) Rice for 66 years. Born in Doylestown, PA on November 9, 1932 he was the son of the late Edward and Pearl (Sames) Rice.

Frank completed his schooling at Groveland School and worked for his father on the family farm in Pipersville, PA until about 1960. He was then employed by a few local building contractors before establishing his own business, Rice Construction, in 1964. In later years, before retiring, Frank worked as a school bus driver for Pennridge School District.

Frank served on the Hilltown Township Planning Commission and was a charter member, and first chairman, of the Hilltown Township Water and Sewer Authority. He enjoyed restoring period John Deere tractors and was a member of the Bucks-Mont Two Cylinder Club.

Always active in his church, he grew up attending Deep Run Mennonite Church East. Later he attended Groveland Mennonite Church and Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. In 1979, Frank began attending Calvary Church of Souderton where he served as a trustee, a member of the Barnabas Team and on various committees.

He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, reading, and traveling. He spoke often of his mission trips with Calvary Church to Ecuador and Columbia and loved traveling with family, friends and group trips organized by David and Maxine Derstine.

In addition to his wife Ruth, he is survived by his four daughters, Wendy Beidler of Perkasie, PA, Carolyn Egli of Stroudsburg, PA, Lori Yoder and husband Wilmer of Quakertown, PA, and  Michele deFrenes of Telford, PA;  his eight grandchildren, Cynthia (CJ), Travis, Brant, Marissa, Andrew, Lauren, Mikaela and Madison; his four great grandchildren, Jackson, Tanner, Lincoln and Weston; his brother, Linwood Rice and wife Doris of Dublin, PA and his sister, Alma Hockman and husband Walt of Perkasie, PA.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Owen Rice, and his two sisters, Eleanor Lear and Dorothy Leatherman.

Friends may meet with the family on Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 E. Broad St., Souderton, PA. A private Celebration of Life service will follow. Burial will take place at Calvary Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to support the ministry of Cornerstone Community Church, Philadelphia, PA. Contributions may be sent to: Calvary Church of Souderton, 820 Route 113, Souderton PA, 18964, designated as a contribution in memory of Frank Rice for support of Cornerstone Community Church.

Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com