1930
Wendell
2013
Wendell Allen Gardner
June 18, 1930 — August 24, 2013
Wendell A. Gardner, age 83, of Rochester, a retired U.S. Post Office supervisor, died Saturday (Aug. 24, 2013) at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
Wendell Allen Gardner was born June 18, 1930 in Webster City, IA to George L. and Anne E. (Kirchner) Gardner. He graduated from Webster City High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948, served in Korea during the Korean War, and was discharged in 1952 with the rank of Sergeant. He returned to Webster City after the service, and moved to Rochester in 1955 where he worked for St. Mary's Hospital. On Nov. 30, 1957 he married Mary Jane Kluzik in Winona, MN. Wendell worked for the U.S. Post Office in Rochester for 32 years, retiring in 1985 as a supervisor. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Wendell enjoyed golf and horses, and was an avid Twins and Vikings fan.
Survivors include his wife Mary Jane of Rochester; daughters Teresa (Patrick) Halsey, and Barbara Gardner, both of Rochester; his son Michael (Linda) Gardner of Dallas, TX; three grandchildren Maribeth (Matthew) Finn, and Emily and Benjamin Gardner; his sister Virginia (Bill) Sowle of Barryton, MI; and his brother David (Rebecka) Kepler of Webster City. He was preceded in death by his parents and step father.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Rochester Chapel with Rev. Paul E. Nelson of St. Pius X Catholic Church officiating. Inurnment will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Columbarium with military honors by the Wm. T. McCoy Post #92 of the American Legion. Friends may call one hour before the service on Wednesday.
Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association.
1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
1300 Marion Road S.E.
Rochester, MN 55901
Wendell Allen Gardner was born June 18, 1930 in Webster City, IA to George L. and Anne E. (Kirchner) Gardner. He graduated from Webster City High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948, served in Korea during the Korean War, and was discharged in 1952 with the rank of Sergeant. He returned to Webster City after the service, and moved to Rochester in 1955 where he worked for St. Mary's Hospital. On Nov. 30, 1957 he married Mary Jane Kluzik in Winona, MN. Wendell worked for the U.S. Post Office in Rochester for 32 years, retiring in 1985 as a supervisor. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Wendell enjoyed golf and horses, and was an avid Twins and Vikings fan.
Survivors include his wife Mary Jane of Rochester; daughters Teresa (Patrick) Halsey, and Barbara Gardner, both of Rochester; his son Michael (Linda) Gardner of Dallas, TX; three grandchildren Maribeth (Matthew) Finn, and Emily and Benjamin Gardner; his sister Virginia (Bill) Sowle of Barryton, MI; and his brother David (Rebecka) Kepler of Webster City. He was preceded in death by his parents and step father.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Rochester Chapel with Rev. Paul E. Nelson of St. Pius X Catholic Church officiating. Inurnment will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Columbarium with military honors by the Wm. T. McCoy Post #92 of the American Legion. Friends may call one hour before the service on Wednesday.
Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association.
Visitation
AUG 28. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Service
AUG 28. 1:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel1624 37th Street. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Cemetery
AUG 28. 3:00 PM (CDT)
Grandview Memorial Gardens1300 Marion Road S.E.
Rochester, MN 55901
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