Tamara “Tammy” (Scantlin) Rice, 58, of Merrill passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 19, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 10, 1962 to Burl and Gail (Swanson) Scantlin of Merrill. On February 21, 1983 she married William “Buck” Rice. Tammy was employed at Merrill Eagles Club. She was a hard and dedicated worker who rarely missed a day of work and enjoyed socializing with the customers. Tammy loved all her pets. She also enjoyed flowers, gardening, and baking chocolate chip cookies. Above all, she was always looking out for her family.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by her son Matthew (fiancé Nicole LaFave) of Merrill; two daughters Hilary of Merrill and Ashley Rice (Cory)of Medford; two sisters, Sherry Scantlin (fiancé Tom)of Wausau and Gloria (Tony) Mattson of Menominee Falls; brother Brent Scantlin (fiancé Kathy Stone). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the Merrill Police Department, EMT’s, and staff at Good Samaritan and Wausau Aspirus Hospital for their prompt responses.
John J. Buettgen Funeral Home/Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.