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He enjoyed playing golf and basketball for many years. Donald also loved attending his grandchildren's sporting events.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Harla R. Eggleston Gardner, whom he married February 12, 1966 and who passed just a few short hours prior to his passing.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children Blair (Melody) Gardner, Kari (Eric) Westbrook all of Marietta, and Chad (Kimberly) Gardner of Vincent; grandchildren Brock Gardner, Raelyn (Austin) Yeater, Erica Westbrook, Ty Westbrook, Kyler Gardner, Shane (Mersadie) Gardner, Ian Gardner, and Maddison Gardner; siblings Leonard Gardner of Marietta and Mary Ellen (Ronald) Cline of Williamstown, WV. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Cremation will be observed with no additional services held at this time. Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724 has been entrusted to care for the family.
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Gary Hickel
December 7, 2023
Don was a top shelf person.
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Gary Hickel
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Jenny Mills
December 6, 2023
He loved to give hugs.
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