Robert “Bob” L. Ward, 78, died peacefully Monday, June 27, 2016. Robert was born December 31, 1937, the son of the late Vernon and Audrey (Papenfus) Ward. He attended Cathedral Catholic Grade School and graduated from Premontre High School in 1956. Robert married his wife Joanne Alberts in 1957 at Ss. Peter & Paul Parish. Bob’s greatest enjoyment was his family.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Joanne; his children, Randy Ward, Vicky Kowalski, Rick (Jodi) Ward, Wendy (Rick) Alberts, Tracy (Barry) Zellner, Jenny (Matt) Wassenberg, Kathy (Shawn) Kubiak, all of Green Bay. Also survived by his brothers Ken and Don Ward, and his sister Mary Lynn James. Bob also enjoyed spending time with his 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Darrell Ward.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Malcore Funeral Home (East) 701 North Baird Street Green Bay, WI. from 4pm -7pm service at 7pm. Visitation will continue Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Malcore Funeral Home (East) at 9:30am. Mass of a Christian burial will follow at Ss. Peter and Paul Parish at 10:30am on Thursday.