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SSGT Charles Russell “Chuck” Gardner

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Birth	:	13 Mar 1930 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	5 Jun 2012 Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
Burial	:	Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.5483017, -96.6821976
Description	:	Charles Russell Gardner 82 of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, departed this life on June 5th, 2012 at Willow Creek Assisted Living Home. Mr Gardner was born March 13, 1930, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a son of the late Alton and Aura Gardner. The Gardners hardware and feed store was well known in the Sioux Falls community for many years. After graduating from High School he met his future wife, Carol Larson also of Sioux Falls. He proudly served his country as a Staff Sargent Clerk Typist in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He retired... Read More	Charles Russell Gardner 82 of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, departed this life on June 5th, 2012 at Willow Creek Assisted Living Home. Mr Gardner was born March 13, 1930, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a son of the late Alton and Aura Gardner. The Gardners hardware and feed store was well known in the Sioux Falls community for many years. After graduating from High School he met his future wife, Carol Larson also of Sioux Falls. He proudly served his country as a Staff Sargent Clerk Typist in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He retired from the New York Life Insurance Agency after nearly 40 years that began in 1959. Chuck was a senior agent and a life member of the NYLIC Club as well as a member of the Top Club. American Red Cross awarded Mr. Gardner the heroism award for performing a possible life saving act. Mrs. Jack Wulff was on her way home when her car became stuck during in a blizzard. When she left her car to start across a field to reach her home. Mrs. Wulff fell, attempted to crawl, and then, after calling out several times for help, began to freeze to death. Chuck, whose car had also become snow-bound, heard Mrs. Wulffs cries for help. He found her through the blowing snow, dragged her to his car, and then went for help. He most likely saved Mrs. Wulffs life. He was just living up to his nature as a very kind hearted person. He later married Marylin Wilson in May of 2002 and they made their home in Las Vegas. Chuck and Marylin enjoyed traveling in their motor home to different parts of the United States. Chuck became ill and became a resident of the Willow Creek Assisted Living Home in 2010. Chuck is survived by his wife Marylin Gardner of Las Vegas, Nevada. Two children, Steven Gardner of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Carmen Calautti of Prundale, California. He is also survive by one grandson, Rick Calautti of Prundale, California, a sister Alice Thompson, also from California and a brother, Marshall Gardner of South Dakota. He is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Alton and Aura Gardner, wife Carol (Larson) Gardner of 50 years and two brothers Paul and Keith Gardner. A memorial service will be held at Sun City Community Church, 8560 Del Webb Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89134. (702) 255-7729. Services are scheduled for June 19th at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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Where is SSGT Charles Russell “Chuck” Gardner's memorial?
SSGT Charles Russell “Chuck” Gardner's memorial is located at: Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA.
When did SSGT Charles Russell “Chuck” Gardner death?
SSGT Charles Russell “Chuck” Gardner death on 5 Jun 2012 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
Where are the coordinates of the SSGT Charles Russell “Chuck” Gardner's memorial?
Latitude: 43.5483017
Longitude: -96.6821976

Family Members:

Parent

Alton Everett Gardner

(1892 - 1973)

Aura M. Gardner

(1893 - 1983)

Spouse

Carol Gardner

(1933 - 2001)

Siblings

BG Paul E. Gardner

(1925 - 2005)

N. “Marshall” Gardner

(1928 - 2020)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hills of Rest Memorial Park
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5483017, -96.6821976

2. Sons of Israel Cemetery
Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5435410, -96.6966400

3. Mount Zion Cemetery
Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5438423, -96.6973495

4. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5421982, -96.6988983

5. Woodlawn Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5257988, -96.7133026

6. Calvary Episcopal Cathedral Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5423000, -96.7279100

7. Saint Michael Catholic Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5786018, -96.7117004

8. Minnehaha County Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6025009, -96.7003021

9. Monson Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5146970, -96.5990070

10. Hokenson Cemetery
East Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5338650, -96.5854450

11. South Dakota Veterans Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6228800, -96.6776300

12. Brandon Cemetery
Brandon, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5877991, -96.5919037

13. Berg Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6122017, -96.7514038

14. Forest Home Cemetery
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5328382, -96.8054295

15. Springdale Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4746590, -96.5944595

16. Swedona Covenant Cemetery
Brandon, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6394100, -96.6311500

17. Bethel Cemetery
Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5872002, -96.8107986

18. Peterson Cemetery
Renner, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6403900, -96.7534300

19. South Beaver Valley Cemetery
Brandon, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5592003, -96.5366974

20. Beaver Valley Lutheran Cemetery
Valley Springs, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5871680, -96.5324020

21. Grandview Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4482994, -96.5811005

22. Pleasant View Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4247017, -96.7067032

23. Split Rock Lutheran Church Cemetery
Garretson, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6460500, -96.5519000

24. Dalemoe Cemetery
Crooks, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6698000, -96.7715600