Roger L. Ward
December 26, 1937 - September 17, 2015
Roger L. Ward, 77, formerly of Springfield, passed away on September 17, 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Born on December 26, 1937 in Harvey, Iowa to Reed and Violet Ward, he grew up in Tracy, Iowa. He married Shirley Sinnard on October 20, 1956. Roger and Shirley were members of First United Methodist Church in Springfield for over 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; son, Greg (Carol) Ward of Ingleside, IL; daughter Teri (Tom) Lorenz of Lincoln, NE; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth (Eileen) Ward of New Sharon, IA; Paul Ward of Oskaloosa, IA; Merrill (Shirley) Ward of Knoxville, IA; sister, Connie (Bill) Thomas of Knoxville, IA; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Dolores Ward of Victor, IA; sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Pete Den Burger of Arkansas; sister-in-law Colleen Ward of Oskaloosa, IA. Visitation for Roger, with his family present, will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sunday, September 20, 2015, at the Winfield funeral Home in Knoxville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 21, 2015, at the Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville. Burial will follow services at Graceland Cemetery also of Knoxville.
Roger L. Ward, 77, formerly of Springfield, passed away on September 17, 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Born on December 26, 1937 in Harvey, Iowa to Reed and Violet Ward, he grew up in Tracy, Iowa. He married Shirley Sinnard on October 20, 1956. Roger... View Obituary & Service Information
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