Service Details
Per Fard’s wishes, a private service with military honors will take place for his family. His interment will follow at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Al-Hajji Fard Mohammed, of Racine, WI, went home to be with his Creator on December 8, 2020.
He was born July 6, 1951, in Chicago, IL to Al-Hajji Mussa Muhammad and Rebecca Dilworth both who preceded him in death along with his brothers and sister; Willie Neely, Keith Dilworth Sr., Moses Dilworth II, Hasan Muhammad, and Ja-Pearlnettia Smith.
Fard served in the ROTC and Job Corp programs in Chicago, Illinois. He was a trooper with the Boy Scotts, and he later enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served honorably during the Vietnam war. Fard accepted Islam at the age of thirteen. He studied Islam under the leadership of Imam W. Deen Mohammed, becoming a scholar and completing his hajj to Mecca on December 23, 1977.
Fard worked nearly a decade for Grady Foundry, in Milwaukee, WI, until their closure. He went on to work at J.I. Case High School as a hall monitor in Racine, WI where he enjoyed working with at risk youth, encouraging them to graduate high school. Fard enjoyed meeting new people and having long and deep conversations about life, religion, and current events. He found great pleasure in volunteering his time at Riverside Marina, where his long-time friend of forty years, Mark Monroe (Lynn) worked. When he was not volunteering, he enjoyed taking pictures, creating scrapbooks, listening to music, and playing cribbage. Fard had also been an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous since the 1970s.
Surviving Fard, are his daughters, Shanah Delacy of Mount Pleasant, WI, and Savannah Sparkman – Mohammed of Stevens Point, WI; his grandson, Taylor Austin Stoner and his great grandson, Tabias Taylor Stoner of Racine, WI; his brothers, John (LaJoyce) Neely of Hillside, IL and Ja-Parlnenio Muhammad of Granger, IN; his sisters, Victoria Vaughn of San Antonio, TX, Tanya F. Muhammad of Omaha, Nebraska; stepmother, Lois Muhammad of South Bend Indiana; Aunt Elnora Jackson of Saginaw, MI; uncle, Joseph Dilworth of Arkansas; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Hospice Alliance Kenosha, WI.
Fard was blessed to have a circle of friends who truly loved and cared for him; the family would like to give a special thank you to Devon, Kim and Kurt, Chad, Vanessa, Harold, and Mark & Lynn; the family appreciates all their help.
Ann Kirkwood says
To the Family of Bro. Al-Hajji Fard Mohammed:
I thank God for allowing Bro. Fard to make himself known to me. My prayers and condolences for his entire family. It was a blessing to know Bro. Fard. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you all.
Vanessa Kimber says
I Truly Appreciated Having Mr. Fard In My Life . He Always Gave My Knowledge Of Many Situation In Life. I Enjoyed Being In His presence To Receive Laughter And Also Some Wisdom And Encouragement To Carry On Through Life . He Will Be Truly Missed But Forever In My Heart. Family Know That GOD Will. Help You Through This Hard And Sorrowful Time . He Is In A Better Place Now Resting In Peace .
Sheila N Grandy says
My deepest condolences to the family, may God comfort you all during this time. Fard will truly be missed by his many friends, 🙏
Roxanne West says
Rip
Dorothy M Bizzle an Family says
Sending my deepest condolences to family of good friend he mentor my two grandsons at J I Case High he will truly be missed
Anonymous says
So heartbreaking
My condolences to the family. God bless you all. The Cameron Family
Kevin McCormick says
My sincere condolences to the Mohamed family.
Allah yarhamo
Big Marv says
It was oh wow, at first, but I truly thank God for our path, really a true brother, full of knowledge, Love & will miss chopping it up with you, my peace forever be
Rhonda. says
Glad we crossed paths my friend, was a joy having our girls become so close every summer. Will miss your presence, and wisdom. Will continue to look after Savannah as promised.
All praise….
Neil and Kathy Loomis says
We were so sorry to hear the news of Mr. Fard’s passing. Our family will truly miss his kindness and wisdom! The marina will not be the same without him!
Anna & Tom "Red" Petersen says
Our deepest condolences to Fard’s family, we will truly miss him. He was a dear friend for many years that loved to have a great conversation at our car lot. He gave me the push that I needed to ask my wife of 22 years to marry me, for that I will forever greatful. We will definitely miss him but he will always have a special place in our hearts.
Chuck LeRose says
Sorry to hear about this. Fard was a good man and a kind understanding man. I will miss our cribbage games and conversations. Condolences to the family.
Phyllis says
We’ve lost a great individual. Fard would go out of his way to help anyone. A big heart that leaves a great void. I loved to ‘debate’ with my friend. Condolences to his loved ones.
Jessica Nuter says
The world was really a better place with Fard’s wisdom and humor. I enjoyed our conversations. He will be greatly missed. Fard and his family are in my prayers.
Wateeyah Muhammad your Necie and family from Alabama says
To my amazing uncle life will be changed with out you hear but your pain is over from this world we miss you already your wisdom strength and advice will be truly missed. I love you
Jim Rasmussen says
Rest in peace Mr. Fard. Thank you for your friendship and guidance these many years. May the Most High grant you heavenly peace until He calls you to live again. Peace be unto you.
Laura Schmitt Dominguese says
Loved running into Fard and reminiscing about the old days working at the Motor Inn. I’ll miss him.
Alicia (Lisa ) Balistreri says
Fard, thank you for the many special conversations that impacted my life. You were a dear beloved friend. I will cherish all of the memories and your wise words. I’ll never forget your messages from God. Love Always and until we meet again. Love Lisa B❤
Cindi Heidke says
Shonah I am truly sorry for the loss of your father. I enjoyed our little conversations. He will be missed
Helen Pugh says
My deepest sympathies to Fard’s family and other friends. He was a uniquely caring person whose presence will be greatly missed.
Mark Hansen says
My condolences to Fard’s family. Thanks to your diligent care your friends at the marina did not suffer loss while you kept a watchful eye. It will not be the same without you. The mercy of God be with those of us who remain.
Gilbert M says
Mr.Fard was my best friend for the past 25 years. My prayers and condolences go out to his family. I will surely miss having deep conversation with my best friend.
Jerry Smith says
Condolence to his, friends and those who knew him.
Mike and Kathy Lawless says
Our condolences to Mr. Fard’s Family and many friends. He was a true fried to us, always helping,, as he did with everyone. As all of the Riverside Family, our hearts are heavy at his passing. We can be comforted knowing he is in Paradise with The Creator, adorned in the splendid garb he envisioned.
Linda says
Thanks for our beautiful daughter. RIH.
Anonymous says
I have known Fard 20years. I will miss the deep spiritual talks Fard and I had. He will be missed deeply.
Roxann Dresen
Chad Olstad and Christina Paul says
RIP Mr. Fard. I will miss you
Charmaine Anderson-Racine County Veterans Service says
Condolences to the Fard family. You are in my prayers.
Eddie Castillo says
R.I.P. MY FRIEND always a pleasure talking with you.
Pauline Mitchell says
My condolences to Mr. Fard Mohammed’s family. I appreciate the passion he displayed for building a better world for male students of color who needed uplifting at Case High School. He always believed in the dignity and worth of all people. I thank Fard for the final tribute he gave to my husband at his funeral in 2013 and the many talks we had afterwards. He will be missed. Rest in peace, Fard.
Art Howell says
To Savanah and the entire extended family of Mr. Fard Mohammed, I offer my most sincere condolence on your loss. Mr. Fard was well-respected in our community and he will be truly missed by many.
Rest In Peace my friend. Until we meet again!
Joenathan Gholston Jr says
I have had the pleasure of knowing Fard for many years. He will be missed by me & those who knew him
Erika Alvarez says
Mr. Mohammed was such a caring and inspiring soul. My condolences to his children and rest of the family.
Thank you for the advice and football you gave my family. Rest In Peace my friend.
Tammy Bertram says
So sorry to hear about the loss of Fard, he was a patient at the Cancer Center at Froedtert and I got to know him, I just ran across a book that he had given me with a beautiful hand written note, it brought joy to my heart to finally realize the message he was telling me.