Donald Richard Ward Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Donald Richard Ward in Elgin, Illinois is shared. Donald, born on April 8, 1936, passed away on October 14, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Richard Ward to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ethel Mae Williams Ward and Donald R. Ward; his siblings, Chuck Ward and Ginny Ward Busboom; and his daughter Lisa Justice.

He is survived by: his wife Beverly Bacher Ward; his children, Linda Ramsey, Mark Ward and Mike Ward; his stepchildren, Kevin Pankow (Karyn), Laura Santos (Pedro) and Cynthia Herzog (Tim); and his grandchildren, Joe Ramsey, Terry Ramsey, Stephen Justice (Hilary), Eric Ward (Sierra), Melissa Ward, Kevin Ward, Shaun Ward, Jessica Ward, Rebecca Pankow, Kassidy Pankow, Kennedy Pankow, Nya Santos, Tyler Herzog, John Herzog and Peyton Herzog. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dick's memory to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (https://www.lbda.org).