Ray Leonard Ward Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ray Leonard Ward of Merrill, Michigan, who passed away on September 3, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Victor Ward and Esther Ward (Seeburger); and his son Larry Ward. He is survived by: his wife Janice Elaine Scrodes; his children, Roy Ward (Tammy), Victor Ward (Janni) and Theresa Ward; his grandchildren, Kasandra Washburn (Larry), Alesha Bethke (James) and Kory Rocheleau (Willy); his great grandchildren, Ava Bethke, Taylor Bethke, Karlie Bethke, Husdon Washburn and Ella Rocheleau; and his siblings, Richard Ward (Irene), Charles Ward (Kathy), Kenneth Ward (Phyllis), Douglas Ward (Char) and Marie VanDeausen (Ken). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at http://www.skorupskis.com.