- Date Of Birth: October 25, 1943
- Date Of Death: August 7, 2021
- State: Indiana
Kenneth J. “Ken” Ward Sr., 77, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 7, 2021, in his home with his family by his side. Ken was born on October 25, 1943, in Chicago, the son of the late Joseph C. and Lillian (Regh) Ward.
On February 4, 1983, he married Sue C. Sobucki in Hazelcrest, Illinois. Surviving is his wife Sue C. Ward; a son Kenny J. Ward Jr.; daughter Michelle Marie (Bill) Niles; three grandchildren Casey Marie (Jerry) Casson, Mike (Julie) Ward, Samantha “Sam” Ward and three loving great grandchildren, Avery and Emma Casson and Isabella Niles; also surviving are his three brothers, Tom Ward, Jim Ward and Robert (Karen) Ward; he will be missed by his Labradoodle Snickers; and is now reunited with Buster, his faithful yellow Labrador.
Kenneth was the retired area manager for Gerber Baby Products for many years and also worked for Weller Truck Parts in South Bend. Ken was a member of the Harold Viking Lodge #13, in Tinley Park, IL, Simonton Lake Home Owners Association and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Ken loved all outdoor sports, (except basketball) he weas a huge fan of the Chicago Bears, White Sox and Blackhawks, and a loyal Notre Dame Football follower. He loved living on Simonton Lake, riding in his pontoon and all the other things that lake life had to offer. Ken was a kind man and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed and was much loved.
