Roger Ward

Roger Allen Ward, 55, residing in Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, November 23, 2022 from an automobile accident.

Roger was born on October 2, 1967 in Sandusky, OH to the late Richard James and Glenda (Jordan) Ward.

Roger graduated from Sandusky High School in 1986. He was employed as a heavy equipment mechanic at Norfolk & Southern Railroad. Roger was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America, and had earned the honor of Eagle Scout. Roger loved drag racing; he enjoyed being at the Norwalk Summit Motorsports Park under the team’s name of No Frills Racing. He also enjoyed spending time with his niece and family.

Roger is survived by his sister, Jodie (Ward) Fox of Sandusky; aunts, Pam (Don) Keck of Columbus, OH, Cathy (Rick) Morgan of FL and Debra (Leo) Conner of GA and niece, Julieanne “Val” Fox of Sandusky.

In addition to his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard and Rita Ward; maternal grandparents, Elmer and Edna Jordan and aunt, Sylvia “Jean” Sizemore.

Friends may call on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10:00 am. Pastor Ken Hiser will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky.

Those wishing to contribute to Roger’s memory may do so to one’s favorite charity.