Marvin Ward, 93, North Webster, passed away Sept. 18, 2018, at his home.

He was born May 2, 1925, in Huntington, to Ora and Alice (Neal) Ward. He did his undergrad work at Huntington College, and received his Masters from Indiana University.

He served in the United States Army Air Forces in WWII in the India China Theater flying fuel over the hump.

On Nov. 8, 1947, he married Susie Yates who preceded him in April.  He was an avid Chicago Cubs, and IU fan. He taught school in Markle, Bippus, and Millersburg. He retired as Superintendent of Fairfield Schools in 1984 after 20 years.

He was a member of the Retired Superintendent Association, as well as a member of the North Webster American Legion Post 253.

He is survived by his son: Steve (Sue Holzinger) Ward; four grandchildren: Scott Murphy, Bobby Murphy, Ashley (Nathan Ries) Ward, and Nicole (Trent) Nabinger; eight great grandchildren one sister in law: Mary Ward.

Along with his wife, he was preceded by one daughter, Vicki, one brother Walter, and two sisters: Mary Jane and Helen.

Services will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, at the Eastlund Funeral Home with calling from 3-6 prior to the service.

Pastor Mike Beezley will officiate following Military Honors by the North Webster Legion.

Memorial contributions may be made to the North Webster Public Library.