Ken Ward

December 19, 1936 - February 1, 2021

Kind and generous friend to so many, Ken Ward passed away February 1, 2021 at his home. Born December 19, 1936, to Audrey and Vernon Ward in Green Bay, he attended Catholic Central High, graduating in 1955. Ken was employed with the Milwaukee Road Railroad as a detective for several years. In 1968 Ken established a successful business in the petroleum equipment industry. The Ken Ward Company grew domestically and internationally over the next forty-three years. He sold his business to retire in 2011. Of the many accomplishments in his life, the one that gave him so much joy and satisfaction was to serve on the board of the Green Bay Humane Society. During that time, he was an integral part of the design team, raising funds for, and building what is now known as the Green Bay Campus of the Wisconsin Humane Society. Ken is survived by his wife, Charlotte and step-children, daughter, Paula (Antonio) Los Angeles, CA; son, John, Tucson, AZ; grand daughter, Lily, Los Angeles, CA; sister-in-law Carmel, Hobe Sound, FL He is further survived by a brother Donald, a sister Mary Lynn, other relatives, and many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Darrell and Robert, and former wife Dorothy Ward. We extend sincere thanks to our special friends in Montana for their kindness throughout Ken’s life and especially during his illness. At Ken’s request, we will honor his life with a private service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Green Bay Campus of the Wisconsin Humane Society. Our family will forever be grateful to Unity Hospice for the care and kindness shown.