A Bowling Green State University freshman, Eric Ward, died unexpectedly Monday at his home in Castalia, Ohio.
The 20-year-old was an aviation studies major, according to an announcement from the BGSU Office of Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost. He began his studies at BGSU in the spring 2016 semester and was to have continued this fall, commuting from home.
Eric Ward
He was also a private first class with the Ohio National Guard’s Bravo Company, 237th Brigade Support Battalion, out of Youngstown.
According to an online obituary a Celebration of Life will be held from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 in the Ransom Funeral and Cremation Service 610 S. Washington St. Castalia.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Teen Leadership Corps 12984 Ridge Creek Strongsville OH 44136 or the Seker Fund of EHOVE 316 W. Mason Rd. Milan OH 44846.
The full obituary can be viewed at: http://www.ransomfuneralhome.com/notices/Eric-Ward
Condolences can be sent to the family through sympathy@bgsu.edu.
Counselors are available to help the campus community cope with this loss. The BGSU Counseling Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, or can be reached by phone at 419-372-2081.
