David Arthur Rice

SALEM — David Arthur Rice, 83, died at home Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, one day before his 84 birthday following a lengthy illness.

Born Aug. 19, 1941 in Columbus, he was the son of the late Arthur A. and Blanche (Anglemyer) Rice.

Dave, along with his family, owned and operated Homestead Pools and Spa since 1964 and retired as a captain with the Salem Fire Department after 26 years.

He was a member of AFL-CIO Local 283.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sally (Ludwig) Rice, whom he married Nov. 1, 1963; and two sons: Jeffrey (Lori) Rice of Canal Winchester and Gary Rice of Salem. There are two grandsons: Alan and Ryan Rice.

A brother, William Rice, is deceased.

The funeral officiated by Pastor Dirk Hall will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Weber Funeral Home. Burial will be at Hope Cemetery. Calling hours will be observed one hour prior to the service with Salem Fire Department performing last call.

View this obituary and leave condolences at www.weberfh.com.

8/20/25