John Ralph Gardner Age 79, of Rice Lake, WI died Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire, WI.

He was born on October 9, 1940 in Rice Lake to Ralph and Ethel (Berger) Gardner. After graduating from the Rice Lake High School in 1958 he entered the United Sates Army and served during the Vietnam Era and was later Honorably Discharged. John was a civil engineer for Cooper Engineering and Associates for many years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting during his life. John loved his 1926 Model T car where he was in the Aquafest parade for many years.

He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Carol Gardner of Beldenville, WI; nephew, Brad Gardner and niece, Lori Demulling.

A private family graveside service and military rites will be held at the Meadow Creek Cemetery in Rice Lake due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is in charge of the arrangements.

Last Update: Jun 03, 2020 6:48 am CDT