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Richard Wayne “Dick” Gardner

Birth	:	22 May 1932 Goehner, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	25 Nov 2019 Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9193993, -97.0952988
Plot	:	Langworthy Memorial Park West
Description	:	Richard Wayne Gardner of Seward, NE. passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2019, at the age of 87 years. On May 22nd, 1932, he was the first of three sons born to Guy Willard and Katie Marie (Stutzman) Gardner. Dick grew up on a farm near Goehner, Nebraska. He was baptized at West Fairview Mennonite Church. He graduated from Milford High School with the Class of 1949. After graduation he drove truck for Milford Transfer, and also worked with a company from Omaha that paved all of the Seward City streets. He was drafted into the United States Navy... Read More	Richard Wayne Gardner of Seward, NE. passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2019, at the age of 87 years. On May 22nd, 1932, he was the first of three sons born to Guy Willard and Katie Marie (Stutzman) Gardner. Dick grew up on a farm near Goehner, Nebraska. He was baptized at West Fairview Mennonite Church. He graduated from Milford High School with the Class of 1949. After graduation he drove truck for Milford Transfer, and also worked with a company from Omaha that paved all of the Seward City streets. He was drafted into the United States Navy on October 29, 1953 during the Korean War, and served on the U.S.S. Brown. He was honorably discharged on October 28, 1955. Dick married Jean Luebbe, the love of his life, on February 19, 1956, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Staplehurst, Nebraska. To this union 4 children were born, Sheree, Deb, Bruce and Susan. In 1968 the family moved from Staplehurst to Seward where 1542 N. Columbia became their home for the past 51 years. Dick was self employed his entire life. He owned and operated Gardner Feed Service for 10 years, in 1984 Dick started a 40 year career as a successful Life Insurance Agent with Franklin Life, and Farmers Mutual Hail, retiring at the age of 73. Dick loved to travel, play golf with friends, watch Husker football, wash and wax his cars, he loved to read, and he was an avid bird watcher. There wasn't a day that went by that he didn't follow a specific routine. He loved spending time with Jean every morning doing a daily devotion. Her study was small print, his was large print. He loved reading God's word, and always wanted to grow in his faith. He loved his family and friends, he spent many hours supporting his grandchildren in school activities, and sports. He was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors cherishing his memory include his wife of 63 years, Jean; four children, Sheree and husband Chip Soles, Sioux Falls, SD, Deb and husband Brian Hegeholz, Staplehurst, Bruce and wife Brooke Gardner, Windsor, CO, and Susan and husband Daryl Hackbart, Seward; 13 grandchildren, Brandee Soles, Ben and wife Nicole Soles, Sarah Soles, Melissa and husband Jordan Roth, Brandon Hegeholz, Kaylee and husband Jerrick Dawson, Lindsay Gardner, Samantha Gardner, Brittney Hackbart, Tyler and wife Blayne Hackbart, Jackson and wife Shelbi Hackbart, Elijah Hackbart and Micah Hackbart; nine great grandchildren, Jack Soles, Jaleana Roth, Levi Roth, Harper Dawson, Keagan Hackbart, Drake Hackbart, Grady Hackbart, Elianah Hackbart, Gabriel Hackbart; brother, Lonny Gardner, Aurora, CO, two brothers-in-law, Merle and wife Lois Luebbe, Loren Luebbe; two sisters-in-law, Joan Haase, Betty and husband Duane Bender; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jim and wife Jane Gardner, sister-in-law Shirley Gardner. The family would like to thank the many family and friends for the prayers and acts of kindness through this difficult time. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers, and memories of life shared with Dick.

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Where is Richard Wayne “Dick” Gardner's memorial?
Richard Wayne “Dick” Gardner's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA.
When did Richard Wayne “Dick” Gardner death?
Richard Wayne “Dick” Gardner death on 25 Nov 2019 in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Richard Wayne “Dick” Gardner's memorial?
Latitude: 40.9193993
Longitude: -97.0952988

Family Members:

Parent

Guy Willard Gardner

(1909 - 1969)

Katie Marie Stutzman Gardner

(1910 - 2004)

Siblings

James “Jim” Gardner

(1937 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9193993, -97.0952988

2. Seward Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9296989, -97.0986023

3. Anderson Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9016991, -97.1442032

4. Immanuel Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9664001, -97.1686020

5. Staplehurst Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9668999, -97.1686020

6. Germantown Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -96.9966965

7. Union Cemetery
Bee, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9880981, -97.0444031

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9369011, -96.9869003

9. Faith Lutheran East Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8572000, -97.0044000

10. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Bee, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0057983, -97.0430984

11. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Ruby, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8292007, -97.0550003

12. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8878000, -96.9725000

13. First Methodist Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8292000, -97.1492000

14. Tamora Cemetery
Tamora, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9021988, -97.2300034

15. Ruby Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruby, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8131000, -97.0827000

16. Our Redeemer Lutheran Country Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9670000, -97.2282000

17. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery North
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9886000, -97.2165000

18. Mound Prairie Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8573380, -97.2344200

19. Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8137000, -97.0057000

20. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9077988, -96.9297028

21. Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9261017, -96.9289017

22. Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7997000, -97.1578000

23. Oak Grove Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9947014, -96.9381027

24. Milford Mennonite Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7703018, -97.0730972