Richard John Gardner's obituary , Passed away on July 22, 2024 in Brighton, Michigan

Richard John Gardner

November 3, 1925 - July 22, 2024 (98 years old)

Brighton, Michigan

Richard John Gardner's obituary , Passed away on July 22, 2024 in Brighton, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes

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Richard John Gardner

November 3, 1925 - July 22, 2024 (98 years old)

Brighton, Michigan

Richard John Gardner Obituary

We bid farewell to Richard John Gardner in Brighton, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 22, 2024 at the age of 98. Richard John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard John Gardner to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Dorothy Gardner; his parents, Joseph Charles Gardner and Jessie Claire Gardner; his sons, Thomas Gardner and Ralph Gardner; and his siblings, Edwin Gardner, James Gardner, Robert Gardner, Martin Gardner, Joseph Gardner and Dorothy Gardner.

He is survived by: his girlfriend Ruth Ann Fenn; his children, Catherine Scott, Peggy Jakob (Postl), Suzanne Kraydich (Thomas), Timothy Gardner (Natalie) and John Gardner; his sons-in-law, Harold Scott, Robin Postl and Richard Jakob; his grandson Daniel Postl; and his great grandchild Joshua Postl.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes



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Thu

July 25

Visitation

Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - MacDonald Chapel
315 N Michigan Ave, Howell, MI 48843

Thu

July 25

Rosary

Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - MacDonald Chapel
315 N Michigan Ave, Howell, MI 48843

Fri

July 26

Visitation

St. John Catholic Church
2099 N Hacker Rd, Howell, MI 48855

Fri

July 26

Mass

St. John Catholic Church
2099 N Hacker Rd, Howell, MI 48855

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