Tony R. Rife

Tony R. Rife, age 71, of Carey, Ohio, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 6:07pm at his home in Carey.

Tony was born on November 26, 1954 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to Forrest and Reva (Wuescher) Rife, both of whom are deceased. He married Dana Grove on September 4, 1999, and she survives.

He is survived by his sons, Zac Rife of Findlay, Lucas (Ashton) Rife of Mobile, Alabama, and a step son Thomas (Macee) Josserand of Jacksonville, Florida. 6 grandchildren: Storm Dible, Lane Rife, Bridget Swavel, Leilani Josserand, Kierra Rife, and Lucy Josserand and 3 great grandchildren.

Tony is also survived by his 2 sisters, Goldie Huffman of Upper Sandusky, and Pearl Brady of Mt. Clements, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by a son, Telo Grove, and 2 brothers, Kenneth Minard, and Earl Minard.

Tony had worked at Ithica Gun Company in Upper Sandusky, and also had worked for Northern Ohio Explosives of Forest.

He was affiliated with the First Baptist Church and Wildwood Chapel, both in Upper Sandusky, along with being a former Boy Scout Leader for Scout Pack #400 in McCutchenville.

For hobbies, Tony enjoyed listening to Celtic music, and most of all, spending time hunting, fishing, and shooting his guns.

Funeral services for Tony Rife will be held at 5:00 pm Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Lucas Batton Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Miller officiating.

Visitations will be held on Friday, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Wyandot Memorial and may be sent to Lucas Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com