of Waterloo, MI, age 79, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his home in Waterloo. He was born February 8, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama, the son of Wilburn & Sarah (Giles) Bice. Gary attended high school in Lincoln Park, and then was drafted into the US Army, serving from 1965 to 1967. After returning from the Army, they moved to Waterloo where they raised their children. Gary owned American International Rental Car agency until 1991. He worked as a real estate appraiser after that. He loved being on the water, and was an avid Lions fan.
On Feb. 4, 1967, he married Diane Lawrence, and she survives. Other survivors include three children, Michael Bice of Waterloo, Jennifer (Brian) Bohnsack of Perrysburg, OH; Erica (Scott) Outhwaite of Waterloo; 14 grandchildren, Michael, Megan, Logan, Gavin, Luke, Jude, Sarah, Milan, Blake, Olivia, Savanna, Dylan, Justin, Amanda; 6 great-grandchildren, Lilly, Kai, Laurissa, Leo, Ella, Ian; his siblings, Ray (Sue) Bice, Vicky (Tim) Baynes, Jan (Gary) Toporek, Tammi (John) Scott, Tony (Courtney) Byers; and many nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Doug Becker in 2021, and a brother Joe.
A public viewing will be held at Cole Funeral Chapel Wednesday, March 6, from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 9, at Noon, at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorial contributions may be made to Isaiah117house.com (please put “in memory of Gary” in the comment box).
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I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband.
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Mary Elordi
Steve and I are so sad for your loss. We will be thinking of you.
Kathy and Steve Eberle