John M. Ward

John M. Ward, 66, of Huron, died Monday, January 13, 2020 at his home. He was born December 10, 1953 in Washington, PA. and has been a life long Erie county resident. John attended Vermilion High School. He worked for EandL Transport and Cassen Transport Company as a distinguished car hauler for many years retiring in 2006. John had a unique sense of humor as well as an avid hunter, guitar player, animal activist, amateur war historian. John especially loved playing music and being with family and friends. He is survived by his brothers, Jim (Robin) Ward of Wakeman and Bruce (Barb) Colbert of Oberlin and his niece, Delinda "Dee" (Leon) Krupp of Vermilion. He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Lucy (nee Languebienne) Ward; sisters, Nancy (nee Colbert) Frey, Denise Colbert, Joyce (nee Ward) Dalehite; many nieces and nephews and feline companion, Twink. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 2 to 5 pm at the American Legion Post #397, 2713 State Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089. Riddle Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.