Clarence E. "Duke" Rife
Clarence E. "Duke" Rife, 64, of Springfield passed away Saturday, June 9, 2007 in his residence.
He was born September 27, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Boyd and Mary Ellen (Clifton) Mulkey.
Clarence was a Veteran of the United States Army and served our country proudly during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Patricia (Hise) Rife of Springfield; one daughter, Melissa (Hatfield) Rife of Orlando, Florida; two sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Rife of Springfield and Todd and Angela Rife of Phenix City, Alabama; one sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Curt Scheerschmidt of Tremont City, Ohio; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bernard and Sue Rife of Florida, Millard and Margaret Rife of Tremont City, Ohio and Chuck and Cynthia Mulkey of Florida; five grandchildren, Mindy Rife (Ramey), Nickolas, Emily L., Todd Jr. and Ashley Rife; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He wa preceded in death by his parents.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Craig Grammer officiating. Entombment will follow in the Rose Hill Mausoleum with military honors.
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