Kenneth Gene Ward, 72, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Born in Peoria on February 23, 1949 to Robert and Ardella (Saltsman) Ward, he married Dongmei Qin on April 11, 2009. She survives along with his daughter, Gayle (Michael) Baas; step-son, Yance Zhao; granddaughter, Sarah Ward; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Gary Ward and Harry Ward; sister-in-law, Teresa Ward; and niece, Barbara Toohill. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Kenneth Ward; and brother, Robert Ward.
Kenneth was retired from Caterpillar with over 30 years of service. He was a proud Army veteran who was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. In his youth he enjoyed playing Basketball and was later a referee for local high school games. He enjoyed Nascar and was a member of First United Methodist Church of East Peoria where he served on the Daycare Board.
Visitation will be held at Remmert Funeral Home on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 5-7PM. Funeral services will be held at Remmert Funeral Home on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 10AM with Rev. Kevin Little officiating. Burial will follow at Fondulac Cemetery with military honors. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to the donor's choice.
Remmert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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