David Wayne Ward

David Wayne Ward age 60, of Mountain Lake, Minnesota died peacefully in his sleep on June 9, 2020, at his home in Mountain Lake. Burial of cremated remains will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Hills, MN. David was born on March 3, 1960 to Wayne Thomas and Janice Lee (Hiney) Ward. He grew up in Hills, MN and graduated from Hills-Beaver Creek in 1978. He attended Jackson Vocational School for carpentry. David was a Boy Scout leader and enjoyed their camping trips with his son. Dave worked at the Jackson School as a custodian and then moved on to work in maintenance at the Worthington Correctional Center. On August 21, 2006 David was united in marriage to Judy Kunkel. He went on to be a maintenance supervisor at PM Beef. He was currently employed at Milk Specialties Global. David loved his pets, gardening and working outside. David is survived by his wife, Judy Kunkel; children, Nate (Nikki), Danielle, Josten, Jeremy B and Jeremy (Megan); father, Wayne Ward; brother, Steve (Paula); sister, Wendy (Tim); grandchildren, Ella, Jameson, Stephanie (John); and great grandson, Everett. He was preceded in death by his mom, Janice Ward. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Mtn. Lake, Minnesota. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.