John K. Ward
February 01, 2023
John K Ward, age 65, of Norwalk, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.
He was born January 2, 1958, in Madison, Wisconsin and was a 1980 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, where he played the French horn known as a frumpet in the Marching Band. He worked many years with Jiffy Products. He was a horticulturist with many patents and loved his plants, gardening, and greenhouse. He was a sportsman, enjoyed the outdoors and collecting records. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially gardening with his grandson, Jax.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Ward of Monroe, WI; children, Kelsey (Zach Bleile) Ward of Norwalk and Kevin (Michayla Wood) Ward of Wooster; grandchild, Jaxon Bleile; sister, Wendy Ward (Anders Svanoe) of Madison, WI.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wil Ward.
A celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. at The Chapel, 156 S Norwalk Rd E, Norwalk, OH, where a service will begin at 11:00 A.M. with Eric Lapata officiating.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Second Harvest Food Bank, 5510 Baumhart Rd, Lorain, OH 44053.
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John K. Ward
February 01, 2023
John K Ward, age 65, of Norwalk, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.
He was born January 2, 1958, in Madison, Wisconsin and was a 1980 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, where he played the French horn known as a frumpet in the Marching Band. He worked many years with Jiffy Products. He was a horticulturist with many patents and loved his plants, gardening, and greenhouse. He was a sportsman, enjoyed the outdoors and collecting records. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially gardening with his grandson, Jax.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Ward of Monroe, WI; children, Kelsey (Zach Bleile) Ward of Norwalk and Kevin (Michayla Wood) Ward of Wooster; grandchild, Jaxon Bleile; sister, Wendy Ward (Anders Svanoe) of Madison, WI.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wil Ward.
A celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. at The Chapel, 156 S Norwalk Rd E, Norwalk, OH, where a service will begin at 11:00 A.M. with Eric Lapata officiating.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Second Harvest Food Bank, 5510 Baumhart Rd, Lorain, OH 44053.
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Anno Hermes
February 28, 2023
My sincere condolences to John his family
Trish Reed
Knoxville, TN, USA
February 11, 2023
My condolences to John’s family. I will miss this kind man; my friend. I am so sorry for this tremendous loss. He will always be remembered.
Elisabeth Drost
February 11, 2023
My sincere condolences to John's family.
Roelof Drost
February 11, 2023
I will miss John as a colleague and I will miss John as a good friend.
John and I were only 12 days apart in age, giving me the ‘privilege’ to call him ‘old man’ for 12 days each and every year came January 2nd. The remainder of the year we were ‘young at heart’, and, apart from work related issues, discussed world problems, family and so much more.
John was taken away from us far too soon. I know I am not the only one feeling a void.
Gaétan Robichaud
Inkerman, NB, Canada
February 10, 2023
John was a colleague and a friend. I will miss him. Sincere condolences.
Elizabeth Bateman
Columbus, OH
February 06, 2023
John has a way of homesteading in your heart. He was so sweet & caring. He made my mother, in her aging years, feel so special. Her heart was broken when she heard of death. Our prayers are with his family
Gary Brown
Middleton, WI
February 05, 2023
Such sad news. John was my Band Buddy (mentor) my freshman year and meal alternate. He lived in Tripp Hall and I thought it was amazing someone had a fireplace in their dorm room! He was my idol and I’ll never forget his kindness. March on John, Zaaaaa
Rena Ripp
Waunakee, WI, United States
February 05, 2023
So sorry to hear about the passing of John. We were in band together in high school.
Debi Nelson
Mount Horeb & Spring Green, WI, USA
February 04, 2023
My condolences to John’s family. I was a classmate of John’s in Monroe. We recently discussed Nordic symbols after being wished a Happy Birthday by John in December. He was a very kind person.
Michelle Garvey
Stoughton, WI, USA
February 04, 2023
Will miss John as we marched together in the band. March on my friend! Eat a rock and On Wisconsin
Nate and Marlene Butts
February 04, 2023
I’m sure going to missing going to gun shows with him. Stopping at Forts for a drink and food. Talking about opening a small greenhouse and the latest world problems.
Have wings on mondays at the freighthouse and talking about kids and moms.
He always asked how everyone in my family was doing.
Great Christian friend who went to be with his Lord and Savior sooner than later
Dave Kuehnel
New Glarus, WI, USA
February 04, 2023
Condolences to your family. I marched with John in the frumpet section the same years. Good memories and happy that John was encircled by family.
John Kundert
Monroe, WI
February 04, 2023
John was my college Room mate. He was a class act . So sorry for your Loss.
John Kundert - Monroe
erin Brown
Norwalk, OH, United States
February 04, 2023
I met John briefly at Jax's birthday party last year. He was so very kind! I also have heard a lot about him and his love for his family through my time spent getting to know his daughter. My heart breaks for the ones he left behind. Kelsey, what a wonderful father to have had, one to be proud of and blessed that God chose you to be his daughter.
