Ward Emerson Hiegel, 72, 324 N. Walnut St., Union City, Ohio, died Oct. 14, 2009, at his residence.

He was born July 25, 1937, in Dayton to Homer J. and Mary Margaret Bailey Hiegel.

Surving are three daughters, Jodie (Joe) Glick, Montezuma, and Cheryl Wintrow and Connie (Tom) Brumbaugh, all of Union City; four brothers, Walt Hiegel, Greenville, Jim Hiegel, St. Marys, Keith Hiegel, Greenville, and Tom (Cora) Hiegel, Union City; and five grandchildren.

Deceased are a son, Rodney Emerson Hiegel, and a sister, Margie Dynes.

He worked at the former Union City Body Company in the paint department, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the United Auto Workers.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the famly.

Arrangements are being handled by Reichard Funeral Home, Union City, Ind.