Donald L. Ward, 79, of Oakland City, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at home. He was born February 6, 1942 in Princeton to Ray and Janeva (Koerner) Ward. He was a graduate of PHS Class of 1960. He did construction work and concrete finishing for several years. He had formerly worked at Richardson Lumber Company and more recently for the DNR at the Sugar Ridge Fish & Wildlife Area in Winslow. He had previously served on the Oakland City City Council. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and jigsaw puzzles.
Donald is survived by his wife, Dee (Marshall) Ward; children, Robert Ward (Jackie) of Lynnville, Donella Tepe (Dennis) of Oakland City and Tim Ward (Connie) of Winslow; grandchildren, June and Rueger Ward, Kirsten, Kyle, Kaden and Klaudia Tepe, Dakota and Justin Ward and Samantha Bleemel; and sister, Connie Schuh of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Judy Whitehouse and Bonnie Satterfield; and brothers, Bill and Bob Ward.
A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City with Pastor David Pry officiating. Burial will follow at Montgomery Cemetery in Oakland City. Visitation will be 4 pm until 8 pm on Sunday, November 7th at the funeral home.
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