Robert M. Ward

June 6, 1931 - May 20, 2022

Robert M. Ward , Korean War Army Veteran and a resident of the Garfield Ridge Community for over 60 years passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy. Loving Father of Robert (Kara) Ward, Ronald (Laura) Ward and Michael ( Peggy) Ward. Cherished Grandfather of Conor (Lexie) Ward, Kirsten Ward, Lauren (Sean)Sebastian, Ronald Ward Jr., Jonathon Ward, Paige Ward and Madelyn Ward. Proud Great Grandfather of Liam. Robert was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Ann O’Donnell and brother, Thomas Ward. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. For many years, Robert was the Scout Master for Troop 475 of St. Daniel the Prophet Church. He was also a devoted Staff member of Owasippe Camp. Visitation for Robert will be Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at St. Daniel the Prophet Church from 10 AM until time of Mass at 11 AM. We will go in procession from the church to Resurrection Cemetery where Robert will be laid to rest with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s honor to Owasippe Staff Association, P.O. Box 7097, Westchester, Illinois 60154 would be greatly appreciated.