Paul Gene Dice Jr.

Paul Gene Dice, Jr., husband, son, father, 54 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at home while in the loving care of his family after a courageous three year battle against brain cancer.

Born Friday, July 17, 1970 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania he is survived by; mother, Louise (Ackers) Kirschner and her husband Alvin of Drums; beloved wife of 31 years, Beth A. (Kunkel) Dice; daughter, Kari E. Dice; son, Kyle A. Dice; sister-in-laws Tami Ambosie wife of Darin and their daughter Juliana, Lori Clabia wife of Steve and their children, Melanie, and Stephen. Three great nieces and one great nephew also survive Paul.

Paul was predeceased by; father, Paul G. Dice Sr.,; brother, Glenn A. Kirschner.

A 1988 graduate of Weatherly High School, Paul worked at the Weatherly Foundry as a core-maker and served as a union officer until taking ill. Entranced as a boy watching midget racing at Dorney Park in his worn jean jacket covered with patches, Paul and his family have had a multi-generational love for the sport, operating Dice Racing. Paul raced at Mahoning Speedway, and Evergreen, taking on different roles from driver, mechanic to pit crew. While off the track, Paul was always working on cars, or spending time in his garage. After retiring from his racing career, Paul also served as a board member of the former Lehigh Valley Quarter Midget Racing Club where he spent most weekends maintaining the track and mentoring his son, Kyle, on the sport. Paul would watch WWE, follow his favorite NASCAR team, the NBA and was a New York Jets fan. During Paul's illness he enjoyed the companionship of his dogs Jack, and Scout.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A Funeral service will be at 11 o'clock A.M. on Friday December 20, 2024 from the funeral home. Friends may call on Thursday evening December 19, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Families may make a memorial contribution to a charity of one's choice in Paul's name.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com