Billy Leroy Rife, 86 of La Porte, Indiana passed away Monday, July 13, 2026.

He was born on August 17, 1939 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Leroy and Anne (Billie) Rife.

 

Billy served in the United States Air Force for 14 years. He had also worked as a Production Control Engineer.

 

Surviving are his wife, Judith Clendemen; son, Steven Rife; daughter, Jennifer Rife; siblings, Judy Massey (Rife), Sherry Rife, Jim Rife, and Tom Rife; many grandchildren; and his dear friend, Edna Kuk.

 

Billy was a loving father and grandfather.

 

Cremation has taken place with Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel in La Porte.

 

Family and friends are invited to light a virtual candle, share a memory, or leave a message of comfort for the family by visiting esslingfuneralhome.com.