Gayle-Gardner-Obituary

Gayle "Glenn" Gardner

Rochester, Michigan

Dec 12, 1935 – Aug 7, 2020 (Age 84)

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BORN
December 12, 1935
DIED
August 7, 2020
AGE
84
LOCATION
Rochester, Michigan

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LONGWOOD, Fla. - Gayle "Glenn" Gardner, the beloved husband of Marlene Gardner, passed away on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in Longwood, Fla.Glenn was born in East Detroit on Dec. 12, 1935, to parents Gayle and Mary Gardner. He was the oldest of four, Darrel, Reva and Linda. The family moved to small...

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Glen was my first boss at Chrysler around 1970 when I was in the Exterior Lighting Lab. He also became my boss several other times through my career. I had the greatest respect for him. Our sympathies are with his family

We were the lucky ones to meet Glenn and Marlene in his retirement days, and thoroughly enjoyed their friendship, whether golfing or dining together, or as guests at one of their wonderful family celebrations at their beautiful Michigan home. Many people know and admire Glenn from his outstanding career at Chrysler, but for us, it was his dedication to his faith and family that come first to mind. He often referred to Marlene as "his lovely bride"... and they just glowed in each other's...

Glenn was the brightest individual that I have ever been associated with on a personal basis. But his intelligence was secondary to his modesty and friendliness to everyone with whom he was in contact. I have very many fond memories of our association, among them the times we played bridge together. You have my most sincere sympathy, Marlene; Glenn will be greatly missed.

I had the distinct pleasure of working with Mr. Gardner back in the Lee Iacocca days of Chrysler when he was a leader in the Engineering organization. He was instrumental in the planning of the Chrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills. He was a decisive leader that truly cared about his employees. A great guy! May he rest in peace.