J.D. Kice, co-owner and engineer at Kice Industries, a manufacturer of pneumatic conveying equipment for the flour milling industry for nearly 70 years, died Jan. 30. He was 71.

J.D. Kice’s brother, Bob Kice, co-owner and vice-president of sales for Kice Industries, said J.D. began working for the company when he was 16 and made many important contributions until his retirement six years ago.