Annetta Ward Obituary

Annetta K. Ward

Annetta K. Ward, 79, of Findlay, passed away at 5:07 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

Annetta was born Nov. 17, 1943, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Charles M. and Anna Irene (Ernwein) Brehm. She was to married Bill Ward, enjoying over 40 years together.

She is survived by her husband, Bill; two daughters, Lauralyn K. (Jon) Poland of Findlay and Charla A. (Nick) Ulrich of Monclova Township; son, Jeff (Pam) Hovatter of Pleasant Grove, Utah; grandchildren, Travis (Erika) Poland, Ashley Flores, Ray Flores, Alexandria (Abigail) Ulrich, Victoria Ulrich, and Zachary Ulrich; great-grandchildren, Adam Flores, Jackson and Bennett Flores, and Levi Ulrich; sister, Deborah (Ron) Rose; many nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Anne Brehm of Findlay.

Annetta was also preceded in death by a grandson, Gabriel Poland; and brother, Phillip Brehm.

She retired as manager from Kroger on Tiffin Avenue after more than 40 years. She loved gardening, fairy gardens, spending time with her family, traveling with her husband, and cheering for her beloved Cleveland Browns.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, and 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay. Annetta's funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Josh Routzon officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery next to her mother.

Memorials may be made to Findlay Hope House or Cancer Patient Services, 1800 North Blanchard Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840.

Online condolences may be sent to the family via www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.