Merrill G. Gardner Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Merrill G. Gardner (Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin), born in Viroqua, Wisconsin, who passed away at the age of 84, on February 19, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest and Ruth (Slack); his parents-in-law, Ole and Nora (Jackson); his brother Lynn Gardner; his siblings-in-law, Bill Nicholson, Wesley Erickson, Robert Fredrick, Selmer Jacobson, Kermit, Obed, Norman, Myron Braaten, Naomi McDaniel, Evelyn Braaten, Myrtle Braaten, Nellie Braaten and Rebecca Erickson; his nieces and nephews, Kim Gardner, Debra Jacobson, Sharon Grim, Ronald Braaten and David Nicholson; and his nephew-in-law Larry Everson.
He is survived by: his wife Deanna (Braaten) of Readstown, WI; his sons, Aaron Gene (Lori Ann) of Soldiers Grove, WI and Nathan Jon (Lori Kay); his grandchildren, Nora and Alan of St. Louis Park, MN.; his siblings, Judy Nicholson and Dean Gardner; his sisters-in-law, Gwen (Whiteaker), Phyllis Jacobson and Beverly Fredrick; his godson Brian Gardner; and his friend Merrill. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be directed to Kickapoo United Lutheran Church Cemetery Association, or the charity of the donor's choice in Merrill's name.
