Ward J

Rambo

Ward J. Rambo, 92, of Sylvania passed away peacefully in Arbors at Sylvania on Monday, March 31, 2014. Ward was born Oct. 29, 1921 in Toledo to Torrence & Pauline (Ward) Rambo. He was a 1941 Scott High School graduate where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. Ward enjoyed reminiscing his years at Scott with old friends and the good ole glory days of football in the 40's. Ward was "Forever a Bulldog".

After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy as an Air Cadet in WWII. He travelled to many bases and attended college playing basketball for the Navy.

He returned from the Navy and married the love of his life Doris Mae Schneider on April 27, 1946. They spent the next 50yrs raising their four children and spoiling his ten grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren until Doris's death in 1996.

Ward was a lifelong salesman starting his career at Shaw Kendel Co. in Toledo and retiring from the Smith Valve Corp. of Wooster, MA in 1986 after 25 yrs. there.

His passion for people and his character was seen in the lifelong friendships he made with all the people who encountered him. He stayed close to all those he came across even when the years put a distance between them. Ward loved his family and friends unconditionally and was easy at forgiving.

Ward was a true sports fanatic. He loved watching and attending any chance he got. His kids and grandkids were so very blessed having him in attendance at every school and sports event. He never missed a game or practice and we could always depend on him to be in the stands encouraging us to do our best. As well as throw us a few pointers but was always proud of us, no matter what. Many times he was voted the most devoted Dad/Grandpa by the coaches and he knew all the parents. He was known by teachers over 40 yrs. at Hillview School as grandpa.

Ward's true passion was watching and being a part of his family as they grew up. We could always depend on Ward to arrive early and stay late wherever his family was involved. His loving family and few friends that still remain will miss him so very much, heaven is blessed to have him now.

Ward was preceded in death by his wife, brother Clark Rambeau; sisters Helen Hoyt and Ione Johns.

Left to cherish his memory are daughter Deborah (Gary) Todd; sons Ward (Star) Rambo, Cale Rambo and Douglas Rambo; grandchildren Dakota, Garrett, Joey and Charley Rambo, Ashley Todd (Corey) Honisko, Cameron ( Melissa) Todd, Bobby (Meghan) Rambo, Nick (Carrie) Orange, Annette Karow and Keith Karow; numerous great grandkids, nieces and nephews also survive.