Brian K. Rife

Brian K. Rife, 49 of Upper Sandusky died surrounded by his family on Sat. May 29, 2010 at 8:15 a.m. at his residence. He was born on Aug. 30, 1960 in Upper Sandusky to Paul F. and Lois A. (Sammet) Rife. They survive in Upper Sandusky. He married Karen Wood on Dec. 23, 1986 and they divorced in 2008. Brian has one brother Kenny (Melissa) Rife of Upper Sandusky, sister Christina of Delton, MI, niece Erin Rife and nephew Cory Rife both of Upper Sandusky. He graduated from Upper Sandusky High School in 1979. In 1985 he went to the Hobart School of Welding Technology and then attended the Machine Trade Program Vanguard Adult Center in 1998. Brian graduated in 1999 from the National Institute for Metalworking skills. He was qualified in operation of lathes, milling machine, drill press, surface grinds, blue print reading, fabrication and repair using the welding process of Tig, Mig, Stick. He worked as a welder for McCarthy Quarry, drove truck for US Commission and Bob Bardon Trucking. He then became owner/operator of Rife Welding & Fabrication. Brian had been working for Eagle Crusher in Galion since 2000 and his work had taken him to 40 states, Ecuador, Haiti and Panama. He was a life member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Brian will be remembered for his humbleness, patience, determination and sense of humor. A funeral service will be held on Wed. June 2, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Joe Trester officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. at Bringman Clark Funeral Home on Tues. June 1, 2010 and an hour prior to the funeral at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wyandot County Hospice, Wyandot Memorial Hospital or the 4-H Foundation in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Visit www.bringmanclark.com to extend a condolence, share a memory or view the life tribute DVD. http://videos.lifetributes.com/141395