Donnie Ward Jr.

Donald 'Donnie' Albert Ward Jr. was born August 29, 1970 in Atlantic, Iowa to Eilene (Figgins) Toland and Donald Ward Sr. Donnie entered eternal rest on August 5, 2024 in Lewis, Iowa at the age of 53. Donnie grew up in Lewis and graduated from Griswold High School in 1989. Donnie was married to the love of his life, Jane Juhl on June 4, 2005 in Lewis Iowa.

Donnie operated his own business as plumber. A jack of all trades, Donnie was a hard working man who could fix anything and would help anyone. He was happiest spending time with family. Fond memories include date nights, tennessee vacations, trips to the ocean, stargazing, storm watching, ghost stories, wrestling and even just sitting around watching tv and playing card games with Donnie was a good time. He had a goofy personality, could make anyone laugh and gave the best bear hugs. He will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him.

Donnie is survived by his wife Jane of Lewis, Iowa; three children: Amber Ward of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Chelsy Ward of Orient, Iowa, and Dannie Ward of Lewis, Iowa and their mother Jodi Pals; four grandchildren: Zayden, Abel, Odessa and Evony; parents Eilene Toland of Lewis, Iowa and Donnie (Carol) Ward of Clarinda, Iowa; sister Missy Ward of Atlantic and her children Jacob, Eric and Ashlyn, sister Angie Hartman and her children Paul, Melyssa and Abigail.

Donnie was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Albert and Irene Ward, maternal grandparents Woodrow and Beatrice Figgins; uncles Abby Ward and Robert Figgins, and many other beloved family members.

Celebration of Life Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Atlantic, with Pastor Kyle McBee officiating. The family will greet friends following the service during a luncheon at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family and can be sent in care of Schmidt Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 523 Atlantic, IA 50022.