{"id":91977,"date":"2025-02-10T15:08:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T20:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=91977"},"modified":"2025-02-10T15:08:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T20:08:51","slug":"geoffrey-geoff-lyne-ward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=91977","title":{"rendered":"Geoffrey \u201cGeoff\u201d Lyne Ward"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\".elementor-widget-theme-post-content\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\".elementor-element-156402f\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n \r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-31b33ad.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-e95eabd.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91978\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/67a8c11f5657b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"462\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/67a8c11f5657b.jpg 462w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/67a8c11f5657b-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/>\r\n\r\nGeoffrey \u201cGeoff\u201d Lyne Ward, 75, of Peru passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at The Waters of Peru.\r\n\r\nHe was born in Nome, Alaska to the late Raymond and Rosella (Mobley) Ward on August 24, 1949. He married Vicki (Ogle) Ward on August 29, 1970 and she survives.\r\n\r\nGeoff was a 1967 graduate of Maconaquah High School and Indiana University Bloomington in 1971.\u00a0 He worked at Eck Adams Corp. (1971-1977), General Tire (1977-1980), and most recently Square D (1980-2008) where he retired as a manufacturing manager.\u00a0 Geoff was a member of the Bunker Hill Community Church (formerly Bunker Hill Methodist Church), and the Walton American Legion Post 418.\u00a0 He was a member of the Peru Maennerchor for 17 years where he served as Club Manager, Trustee and on the Scholarship Committee. He served on the YMCA Board and MCEDA Board for 17 years.\u00a0 He also enjoyed organizing teams for the \u201cWard Choose Up\u201d for 25 years. Geoff was a lifelong fan of the Indiana Hoosiers and Pittsburgh Steelers\/Pirates.\r\n\r\nHe is survived by his wife, Vicki, daughters; Erin (Randy) Wynn of Rochester, Kyla Ward of Peru, Cory (Ian) Sullivan of Peru, grandchildren; Ryleigh O\u2019Malley, Cuyler O\u2019Malley, Bellamy Sullivan, and a brother, Carey (Sue) Ward of Kokomo.\u00a0 He also leaves behind his dog, Linus.\r\n\r\nA Celebration of Life will be held from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Peru Maennerchor, 154 South Wabash Street, Peru.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Peru Maennerchor Scholarship Fund in memory of Geoff Ward or the Peru Municipal Junior Golf League.\r\n\r\nArrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.\u00a0 Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.\r\n\r\nTo\u00a0<a class=\"send-flower-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flowersleedyallen.com\/obituary\/GeoffreyGeoff-Ward\/sympathy-landing\" data-tag=\"send-flower-promo\">send flowers<\/a>\u00a0to the family or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flowersleedyallen.com\/obituary\/GeoffreyGeoff-Ward\/1079912\/memorial-tree\" data-tag=\"plant-a-tree-promo\">plant a tree<\/a>\u00a0in memory of Geoffrey \"Geoff\" Lyne Ward, please\u00a0<a class=\"visit-flower-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flowersleedyallen.com\/obituary\/GeoffreyGeoff-Ward\/sympathy-landing\" data-tag=\"visit-floral-store-promo\">visit our floral store.<\/a>\r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Geoffrey \u201cGeoff\u201d Lyne Ward, 75, of Peru passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at The Waters of Peru. 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