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Roger L. Gardner
May 11, 1935 ~ June 30, 2016 (age 81) 81 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Jane Weippert
July 11, 2016 10:41 AM
Out thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your husband, dad and granddad. Roger was truly a great man of God.!
We will miss him!
Blessings and peace to you all,
Bill and Jane Weippert
We will miss him!
Blessings and peace to you all,
Bill and Jane Weippert
Message from Charlie Bates
July 10, 2016 10:25 PM
Dear Gardner family:
My deepest condolences on the passing of Roger. Both my sons played little league for him and he was always a positive influence and their biggest cheerleader. He made the game fun for all the boys on the team. Today, I just happened to see there was a game at Kingsbury park and so I stopped by to see Defiance in the championship game. Defiance started to get a series of hits and as an homage to Roger, I shouted one of his favorite sayings: "Keep the Merry-Go-Round going....!!" It made me smile. He will be certainly missed.
My deepest condolences on the passing of Roger. Both my sons played little league for him and he was always a positive influence and their biggest cheerleader. He made the game fun for all the boys on the team. Today, I just happened to see there was a game at Kingsbury park and so I stopped by to see Defiance in the championship game. Defiance started to get a series of hits and as an homage to Roger, I shouted one of his favorite sayings: "Keep the Merry-Go-Round going....!!" It made me smile. He will be certainly missed.
A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was sent on July 9, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your father was a wonderful man. We will always cherish his patriotism to our country and his lively spirit. He will be greatly missed. Love, Gary and Vicki Weber
Message from Ronald F Kiessling
July 8, 2016 10:52 AM
I was saddened to hear Roger Passed. He was a Marine and Devil Dog. We enjoyed traveling with him - the three brothers Roger, Chuck and Ron. Roger always had the blowup bed a story in itself! I offer condolences to his family!
A candle was lit by Ray and Donna Gleason
on July 7, 2016 10:53 PM
Message from Ray and Donna Glleason
July 7, 2016 10:49 PM
Our thought and prayers are with the family. Roger will never be forgotten. His smile made everyone around feel special.
Message from PCDD Bill Taylor the 45th Chief Devil Dog
July 7, 2016 11:40 AM
I was deeply saddened when I read of the passing of PDD Roger Gardner.We were friends for many years.I am extremely proud of his outstanding efforts on behalf of the Military Order of Devil Dogs,and the Marine Corps League.
I will dearly miss the times we spent together at National Conventions, and Mid Winter Staff Meetings.
I very much respect his religious beliefs,and know he is on duty at Heavens Gates,where at some time in the future, we will all enroll.
Rest in peace my Brother.
Woof-Woof
I will dearly miss the times we spent together at National Conventions, and Mid Winter Staff Meetings.
I very much respect his religious beliefs,and know he is on duty at Heavens Gates,where at some time in the future, we will all enroll.
Rest in peace my Brother.
Woof-Woof
Message from Havre de Grace, MD
July 7, 2016 10:33 AM
Gardner Family,
I was saddened to hear about Roger's passing. He was a great Marine & Devil Dog. I always enjoyed talking to him at National Conventions. On behalf of my Division, I offer my condolences to his family.
Semper Fi,
PDD Craig Reeling
Vice Chief Devil Dog
Mideast Division
MILITARY ORDER OF THE DEVIL DOGS
I was saddened to hear about Roger's passing. He was a great Marine & Devil Dog. I always enjoyed talking to him at National Conventions. On behalf of my Division, I offer my condolences to his family.
Semper Fi,
PDD Craig Reeling
Vice Chief Devil Dog
Mideast Division
MILITARY ORDER OF THE DEVIL DOGS
A candle was lit by Karen (Barlow) Trumbull
on July 7, 2016 12:51 AM
Message from Tammy McCoy Patton
July 6, 2016 9:30 PM
I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great mentor and teacher. He's going to be missed by many.
A candle was lit by Tammy McCoy Patton
on July 6, 2016 9:28 PM
Message from Shirley Oberlitner Mayer
July 6, 2016 5:01 PM
Was very sorry to learn of Roger's death. We his classmates of the Deshler High School class of 1953 will miss him. He always made us laugh at the alumnae dinners. Am glad he will suffer no more.
Blessings to the family.
Shirley Mayer a Desher classmate
Message from Jordan Wagner
July 6, 2016 2:54 PM
I had the pleasure of getting to know Roger throughout the years as the former Aquatics Director at the YMCA. He was one of the first people in the pool every morning, and was a pleasant way to start my days! I will cherish all the witty little sayings, life lessons, and the words of wisdom he shared with myself and all the others he came across. He will be greatly missed! -Jordan Wagner
Message from Brian Patrick
July 6, 2016 1:25 PM
Roger served as my boss as the Board Chairman at the NW Ohio Juvenile Detention, Training & Rehabilitation Center for almost 10 years. He was a true gentlemen, dedicated to his family and to serving the Detention Center in anyway possible. He was a great man who I admire greatly. He is truly missed.
Message from Carrie (Overmier) Murdock
July 6, 2016 10:19 AM
Mr. Gardner will be missed by the LC kids he taught, including me. He was such a character! One of his lines was.....it takes 2 to tango. He always made me laugh. My deepest sympathies
Message from Jason Ruder
July 6, 2016 9:42 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends of Rogers. I knew Roger through baseball and he is a awesome person and I thank him for his service to our country and our youth. I always remember him saying at baseball games "keep the merry go round going" and I always say that. Rest in Peace.
A SENTIMENTAL THOUGHTS was sent on July 6, 2016
Your dad brought spirit and passion to everything! Blessed to have spent time in his classroom where we worked hard and laughed even harder, and even more blessed to have a cherished friend in his daughter. Our hearts and prayers are with you all - love Lisa, Ray, Riley & Libby
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