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Andrew P. Ward Sr., 48, residing in Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, December 11, 2023 at Firelands Regional Medical Center.
Andrew was born on January 23, 1975 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Paul Ward and Marilyn (Johnson) Ward.
Andrew graduated from Sandusky High School in 1993 and attended college at The University of Toledo. Andy was owner and operator with his Wife Nickie of Ward Catering in Sandusky and Lakeside. Andy was formally employed at Otterbein Assisted Living, Edgewood Nursing Center, both as the culinary director, and he began his career at Scotto's Pizza. Andrew was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and Vacationland Pool League. Andy enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, remodeling, music. He had a passion for cooking and spending time with his family and friends, especially his children.
Andrew is survived by his wife, Nickie Ferguson Ward, whom he married on September 4, 2010. He is also survived by his children, Emily Taylor, Andrew P. Ward Jr. and Noah Ward, his mother, Marilyn Ward, sister, Shanda Wilbur of Port Clinton, brother, Shane Ward of Sandusky, mother-in-law, Christina Ferguson of Sandusky, sister-in-law, Kristy (Kevin) Ferback, and his nieces and nephews, Zachary, Ryan, Connor, Savana, Jordyn, Nathan and Drey.
In addition to his father, Andrew is preceded in death by his son, Joseph Paul Ward, Father-in-law, Robert Ferguson and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Friends may call on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky with Pastor Charles Allen presiding. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky, Ohio.
Those wishing to contribute to Andrew's memory may do so to Andrew & Noah Ward Scholarship Fund c/o Andrew's Family.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
