Wayne R. Rice

Wayne Remington Rice was a lawyer and state legislator in Michigan. He served in the Michigan [House of Representatives] including as Speaker.

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.

Career

Rice practiced law in White Cloud, Michigan. 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.

Death

Rice died on June 7, 1945.