Albert B. Gartner

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Albert Gartner Obituary

GARTNER Albert B. Gartner, 76, of Westerville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 16, 2013. He was born May 19, 1936 in Columbus to the late Albert and Evelyn Gartner. Al was a 1954 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for Mid-City Electric, retiring in 1998. Al was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Westerville, the IBEW Local #683 for over 50 years, Germania, and the ATA Trapshooting Association. Al always found the good in everything. He had a great attitude, loved to joke and kid, never met a stranger, and loved animals. He enjoyed fishing on his boat in Lake Erie, hunting, trap shooting, and dancing. Most of all, he loved his family. In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death by his son, Joseph in 2001. Al will be missed by his loving wife of almost 51 years, Lois; son, Bernard (Janice) Gartner; daughter, Marilyn (Rik) Asher; grandchildren, Emily and Rachel Gartner, Deanna and Brant Gartner, Craig (Pamela) Asher, and their son, Preston, and Riky Asher; and three brothers. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in the chapel at Resurrection Cemetery, 9571 N. High St., Lewis Center. Fr. David E. Gwinner, Celebrant. Interment to follow service. Family will receive friends Monday, January 21, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St., Worthington (Just south of I-270). To share memories or condolences, visit www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Albert Gartner

13 Entries

Buzz Pearson

January 21, 2013

My sympathies to Al's family. He was a great teacher and was a pleasure to work with. He will be missed.

Debbie Winningham

January 21, 2013

Lois, Ben was so much fun to be around. It has been an honor to know such a man as Ben and he will be sadly missed by all. Sincerely, Debbie Winningham

JOE ARNDT

January 21, 2013

MY SYMPATHY TO THE GARTNER FAMILY.I WORKED WITH AND HAVE KNOWN AL FOR THE PAST 50 YEARS.HE RAISED A GREAT FAMILY AND WAS A VERY WELL RESPECTED CO-WORKER.HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.

Glenn Rodgers

January 21, 2013

"Weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning" Psalm 30:5
Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family in this time of sorrow.

January 20, 2013

Aunt Lois;
Jay and I are saddened by the loss of Uncle Ben. Mom, (Bonnie) has many fond memories of Uncle Ben. Although Jay has never met Uncle Ben, they are bonded by their Naval Service. God Bless you, Pam (Pearson) Powers

January 20, 2013

Aunt Lois;
Jay and I are sorry for you loss and we know how much you loved Uncle Ben. Although Jay never met him, they are bonded by their Naval Service. Mom, (Bonnie) has many fond memories of Uncle Ben. God Bless You. Pamela (Pearson), Powers.

Mark Rosselet

January 20, 2013

Al will be sadly missed by all who worked around him. He always brought a little laughter out on the jobsite. He was also a great help because of his knowledge of the work.

January 19, 2013

Lois,Bernie & Marilyn,
Sorry to hear about Al passing away. I was fortunate enough to work with Al and learn from him over the years. As Butch Cutler stated,there was nothing he couldn't figure out.I will always have great memories of working with the original Local 683 Macgyver.
Mark Zaborowski Pataskala, Ohio

January 18, 2013

So sorry for your loss. May your fond memories of Al bring you comfort during this difficult time. love, Gary and Linda Griffith

All your friends at Mid-City Electric

January 18, 2013

We were so sorry to hear about Al. He will be fondly remembered by everyone.

Curtis (Butch) Cutler

January 18, 2013

LOIS, BERNIE, MARILYN, AND FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ON AL GOING HOME. AL WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND CO WORKER OF MINE. I WILL NEVER FORGET OUR WONDERFUL TIMES TOGETHER. HE WAS ALWAYS THERE AND WAS AT THE TOP OF HIS TRADE. HE WAS VERY INNOVATIVE AT FINDING A BETTER WAY TO GET THE JOB DONE. THAT'S WHY HE GOT THE NICK NAME MACGYVER. AL JUST PLAIN LOVED LIFE AND HE IS GOING TO LOVE THE NEXT ONE EVEN BETTER.AL AND I HAD MANY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT OUR NEXT LIFE, AND YOU FAMILY MEMBERS CAN BE ASSURED AL IS GOING TO BE REWARDED.REMEMBER AL FOR ALL OF HIS HUMOR AND FUNNY JOKES.HE WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

Lawrence (Joe) Selegue

January 18, 2013

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Gartner family at thr loss of Albert.:: The Aquinas Alumni Association has requested a Dominican Priest to offer a Mass for the repose of the Soul of Albert

Shawn and Lisa Hickey

January 17, 2013

Our thoughts are with you and your family.

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