Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Wednesday 10/29,
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
James “JR” Rice passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the age of 50. Survived by mother Karen (Thomas) Bean, siblings Dawn Gilman, Shannon (Jose) Rodriguez, Heather (Teddy) Behreandt, Amy (Ronnie) Diener, Jenny Milner and Jason (Katie) Rice. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial to be held onContinue Reading
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Justine Derksen
left a message on October 29, 2025:
JR, you will be missed. Thank you for your kindness and being an amazing friend to my husband, Zach. And for teaching my young son how to hold comics properly
Logan
left a message on October 29, 2025:
SNIKT!
A memorial tree was planted in memory of James Rice . Plant a Tree
Gregg and Barb Classey
left a message on October 28, 2025:
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and memories to forever hold in your heart. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of James Rice . Plant a Tree
Your Home Therapies Friends
left a message on October 28, 2025:
Heather-We are extremely sorry about the loss of your brother. Our hearts are with you and we are here for anything you need.
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of James Rice by Your Home Therapies Friends. Send Flowers
Anonymous
left a message on October 23, 2025:
For a friend For more than 30 years, suck it up buttercup and enjoy the fancy flowers, cause you can't say NO this time!Your Friend Kevin
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of James Rice by Anonymous. Send Flowers
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
muellers22@gmail.com
left a message on October 19, 2025:
Like many others, I met JR as a patron of his store Vortex Comics, and always enjoyed sticking around after hours and chatting about life and our shared passion of comic collecting. In a niche market flooded with wheelers and dealers JR was an honest businessman and a great guy all around
Jonathon G Liebherr
left a message on October 10, 2025:
I never would have thought that when JR moved in next to me when I was a kid, I'd still be friends with him almost 40 years later. From helping me fix my bike to writing down our high scores on whatever atari game we were playing while we stayed up till 3 in the morning. To the family I send my condolences, he was a good man and a great friend, he will be missed.
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Justine Derksen
left a message on October 29, 2025:
JR, you will be missed. Thank you for your kindness and being an amazing friend to my husband, Zach. And for teaching my young son how to hold comics properly
Logan
left a message on October 29, 2025:
SNIKT!
A memorial tree was planted in memory of James Rice . Plant a Tree
Gregg and Barb Classey
left a message on October 28, 2025:
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and memories to forever hold in your heart. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of James Rice . Plant a Tree
Your Home Therapies Friends
left a message on October 28, 2025:
Heather-We are extremely sorry about the loss of your brother. Our hearts are with you and we are here for anything you need.
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of James Rice by Your Home Therapies Friends. Send Flowers
Anonymous
left a message on October 23, 2025:
For a friend For more than 30 years, suck it up buttercup and enjoy the fancy flowers, cause you can't say NO this time!Your Friend Kevin
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of James Rice by Anonymous. Send Flowers
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
muellers22@gmail.com
left a message on October 19, 2025:
Like many others, I met JR as a patron of his store Vortex Comics, and always enjoyed sticking around after hours and chatting about life and our shared passion of comic collecting. In a niche market flooded with wheelers and dealers JR was an honest businessman and a great guy all around
Jonathon G Liebherr
left a message on October 10, 2025:
I never would have thought that when JR moved in next to me when I was a kid, I'd still be friends with him almost 40 years later. From helping me fix my bike to writing down our high scores on whatever atari game we were playing while we stayed up till 3 in the morning. To the family I send my condolences, he was a good man and a great friend, he will be missed.
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