Wayne R. Rice
Wayne Remington Rice (July 26, 1885 – June 7, 1945) was a Michigan politician.
Wayne R. Rice | |
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Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from | |
In office January 3, 1917 – 1918 | |
Preceded by | Charles Wallace Smith |
Succeeded by | Thomas Read |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Newaygo County district | |
In office January 1, 1913 – 1918 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Plainfield Township, Kent County, Michigan | July 26, 1885
Died | June 7, 1945 59) | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Early life
Rice was born on a farm in Plainfield Township, Kent County, Michigan on July 26, 1885 to parents Nathaniel and Adelia Rice. Rice was of Irish ancestry.[1][2]
Career
Rice practiced law in White Cloud, Newaygo County. Rice served as Newaygo County Circuit Court Commissioner in 1910. Rice was first sworn in as a Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Newaygo County district on January 1, 1913. In 1917, continued to serve in that capacity, while also becoming Speaker Pro Tempore Michigan House of Representatives until 1916. In his final term served on the Michigan House of Representatives, Rice was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.[2][3]
Death
Rice died on June 7, 1945. Rice is interred at the Greenwood Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.[1]
References
- "Wayne R Rice Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
- "Legislator Details - Wayne Remington Rice". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
- "Rice". Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 24, 2019.