Royal T. Colward

Royal T. Colward, 88, of 102 South Peters Avenue, left this earth to go home to heaven on Monday, March 8, 2010 at his residence. He was born on February 10, 1922 in Fond du Lac, the son of Erwin and Hermena Seidler Colward. He graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1940. After graduation he spent six months in the Conservation Corps. He served in the U. S. Army Air Corps from 1942 "“ 1945. He was involved in the European Theatre and was assigned to the division in North Africa and Italy. On September 14, 1946 Royal married Bernice L. Hintz. He was an apprentice plumber with John Dugan Plumbing and he also owned his own plumbing business before joining J.F. Ahern as a master plumber. Royal retired from J.F. Ahern in 1983. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and served on the council and building committee. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, watching softball, and woodcrafts. Royal especially enjoyed building toy pedal airplanes and trucks. SURVIVORS: his wife, Bernice; his children, Cinda Ro (John) Rumler, Anderson, IN, Craig Colward, Fond du Lac, WI, Sage (Steve) Oliver, Concord, NC; his grandchildren, Deana Ro (Matthew) Mickels, Ian Rumler, Dane (Amanda) Rumler, Enton Oliver, Jace Oliver; two great grandchildren, Vivien Ro Mickels and Gehrig Mickels; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John and Harold; one sister, Joan Edwards.



VISITATION: Friends may call on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 5 "“ 6:30 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 855 Martin Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI. The memorial service will be held at 6:30 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, with Rev. Brett G. Naumann officiating. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will take place in Rienzi Cemetery.The family extends a special thank you to Carol Henke.Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com.