Edward "Ward" S. Bumby

Edward “Ward” Shea Bumby, age 60, of Brookfield, WI, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 19, 2025 at his home.

Ward was born on April 9, 1965 in Oshkosh, WI, son of John C. “Jeff” and Jane (Shea) Bumby. He was raised in Ripon and cherished the area, including their family farmland in the Green Lake area. Roadhouse Pizza in Ripon was one of his favorite places to catch up with friends and family. After graduating from Ripon High School in 1983, he went on to further his education at George Washington University. He received a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Marketing, and Public Policy. He held numerous security licenses and enjoyed taking exams, just for fun. Ward spent many years as a Regional Vice President of Client Growth for Security Training Corp. He mentored many young entrepreneurs and enjoyed helping them start their new companies. Ward was a member of RiverGlen Christian Church in Waukesha where he also was a group mentor and group leader. In his free time, Ward enjoyed traveling, target shooting, playing pickleball, spending time with his nieces and nephews, and loved being involved with the church.

Ward is survived by his dad, Jeff (Dianne Ashley) Bumby; sisters, Libby (Tim) Lailer, and their children, Samuel (Frannie O’Shea), Alexandra, Charles, and Grace Lailer; and Katie Bumby, and her children, Joey and Jack Radi; step-father, Alexander Barclay; many aunts; uncles; and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mom, Jane Shea Barclay.

Visitation for Ward will be held from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Ripon Community Church, 1 Westgate Dr., Ripon, WI 54971.

Memorial service for Ward will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Ripon Community Church in Ripon, with Pastor Jason VanderPal of RiverGlen Christian Church officiating. You may view a livestream of the service at 3:00 pm by visiting www.ButzinMarchant.com.

Following the service friends and family are welcome to Roadhouse Pizza, 102 Watson St., Ripon, WI 54971, for “The Ward Special.” Something to live by in the words of Ward, “What if today is the day you wished for 10 years from now?”.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Traded Treasures, 102 W. Jackson St., Ripon, WI, or to RiverGlen Christian Church, W229N1400 Westwood Dr., Waukesha, WI 53186.