Obituary of Donald A. Gardner

Donald Alton Gardner, age 81, of Milan, PA, departed this earth on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Rosemarie, who passed on October 3, 2018.

Don was survived by his 5 children: Florence Gardner of Somerset, NJ; Rita Haake of Princeton, NJ; Donald “Tony” Gardner of Edison, NJ; Sue Gardner of New Brunswick, NJ; and Angela Rembisz of East Brunswick, NJ. He was also the proud grandfather of Captain Robyn J. Haake of Cameron, NC; Anthony and Kathy Gardner of Edison, NJ; Makenna and Raymond Rembisz of East Brunswick, NJ; and adored his great granddaughter Braelyn Haake of Cameron, NC.

Don served his country in the Army’s 82^nd Airborne Division as a Military Policeman in 2^nd Battalion, 504^th Parachute Infantry Regiment. While still serving, he met and married his beloved Rosemarie in 1958, and they enjoyed 60 years together. They raised their family in New Brunswick, NJ, and retired to Milan, PA in 2004. Don enjoyed his occupation as a heavy equipment mechanic and continued to love working in his garage during his retirement. Don and Rose joined local gun clubs where they met other members who became cherished friends. Don was a devoted husband to Rose and a proud and loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a kind, generous, loyal and true friend to many, and he will be missed.

A Time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 11am-1pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA.