Kyle James Rice

Kyle James Rice (Harper), 30, of Onalaska, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 on his motorcycle, doing what he loved. He was born July 30, 1988 in La Crosse, to Anita Rice (Harper) and Douglas Rice. He was a "mud slinger" at River City Ready Mix and he loved his job very much.

Kyle was very active growing up and enjoyed everything outdoors. He loved to spend time on the river with family and friends. Whether it was wake boarding/surfing, tubing, or just standing in the sand having a nice cold drink and being around a fire. Other activities involved hiking, dirt biking, snowboarding, snowmobiling and spending time at the skate park with friends. When he wasn't outside, he loved to hang at his friends and play games of Madden.

He grew up a gearhead, working on cars with his Grandpa Mike and Uncle Matt. Kyle had a passion for music, playing his guitar, attending music festivals, and DJ-ing his "wicka wicka" music, as we all called it. He said that "music makes the world go round."

Kyle was a very caring and loving friend. He always had such a great and goofy sense of humor. If somebody needed his help, he would be there. Kyle is described by his friends as "the realest man they have ever known," very accepting, and to say the least, very irreplaceable. He left a forever lasting impression on not just family, but also his friends’ hearts, that will never be forgotten. He will be forever loved and missed dearly.

He is survived by his parents Anita Rice (Harper) & Doug Rice, his sisters; Jada Rice, Jordan (RJ) Conway, and Valentina Rice. His very loving girlfriend Rachel Jacobson. Grandparents; Linda Harper, Robert and Ursula Rice, Great grandmother Beverly Harper, Uncles David Cullman (& God father), Nicholas, Heath and Matthew Harper, Eric Rice, and Michael Kyle, great aunt/god mother Angie (Mike) Horge, cousins; Bailey, Madisen, Masen Harper, Hunter Sattler, Erik Olson, Danielle Kyle, and his 4-legged friends Bentley and Morgan. Many, more uncles, aunts, and cousins, all too many to list. He is preceded in death by Grandpa George M. Harper; great grandparents George E. Harper, Gloria & Robert Liles.