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Russell Gardner Obituary

Russell R. Gardner, formerly of Arlington Heights, IL. Memorial Services for Russell R. Gardner, 76, of Fontana, WI will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Presbyterian Church, 6 Brinker Road, Barrington, IL. A lunch reception will follow at Lake Barrington Shores, Barrington, IL. Born Aug. 10, 1929, in Denver, the son of the late Thor and Margaret, nee Roosevelt, Gardner, he died Monday, June 26, 2006, at Harbor House of Lake Geneva in Lake Geneva, WI after a prolonged illness. Mr. Gardner graduated high school from Morgan Park Academy in Beverly, IL in 1947. He graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH with a B.A. in History in 1951. Russ started his professional career as a salesman for the Elgin Watch Company and later worked for the Bulova Watch Company as well. In 1976, he founded Gardner & Geldmacher of Schaumburg and Itasca, IL and was part-owner for 20 years, retiring in 1996. On Sept. 20, 1980, he remarried the former Barbara Robinson after having been married to Patricia Lindner for 23 years. In his retirement, Russell and Barbara traveled extensively and enjoyed splitting their time between their homes in Lake Geneva, WI and Vero Beach, FL. Russell is survived by his wife of 25 years, Barbara; his three children by his first wife Patricia, Susan P. (Stephen Blair) Gardner of Bellingham, WA, Jeffrey R. (Jenny) Gardner of Barrington, IL and David R. Gardner of Lake Zurich, IL; two stepchildren, Bill (Kristine) Michalson of Orlando, FL and Linda (Robert) Fortino of Fontana, WI; three grandchildren, Wesley and Megan Gardner and Forrest Gardner-Blair; and three stepgrandchildren, Andrew and Shea Blair and Amy (Billy) Maher; a sister, Betty (Al) Nelson of Sterling, IL and brother, William (Marilyn) Gardner of Glenview, IL. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the Gardner family has requested memorials in Russell's name be made to the Parkinson Association. Arrangements were made by the Haase-Derrick-Lockwood Funeral Home and Crematory in Lake Geneva, WI, 262-248-2031.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 28 to Jun. 30, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Russell Gardner

15 Entries

Gene Rontanini

July 12, 2006

My heartfelt condolences to the Gardner family. I have many fond memories of Russ from my very early days in the Incentive Industry. I always respected and trusted him. He was a unique and fine man who I've thought of often and I'll miss.

Tom and Judy Dincher

June 30, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of Russ's death. We had not been aware of his illness. He was a wonderful man and you were a great couple. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Roy Carlson

June 30, 2006

We will miss our very dear friend. May he rest in peace. Love and Blessings

Roy and Gini

Tom & Helen Aschenbrener

June 30, 2006

Russ ----- many wonderful times remembered in our business careers--God Bless your loved ones.

Michael and Kim Richardson and Family

June 30, 2006

To the Gardner Family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. We have often remembered back when our children were little and we spent a day with Barbara and Russ at their camp in the Colorado mountains. We enjoyed fly fishing and tubing down the river and a wonderful lunch. Russ seemed to enjoy himself so much and was happy to show us all how to fly fish and he even went tubing in the cold river. We know he will be missed and we hope that the good memories will help carry you through your grief.

Al & Irma Tesche

June 30, 2006

Barbara Gardner & Family - Our Sympathy and love to you all - Al & Irma Tesche and other Chateau owners and guests

Bob & Mary Richardson

June 30, 2006

To Barbara Gardner and the Gardner Family - our sympathy to you all - Russ was a great person and friend to us all (especially Mary & I) here in New Smyrna Beach - he was "Good People" and will be remembered by us all - again our sympathy and love to you all!!

Jerry Lupori

June 30, 2006

Barb,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of Russ. I am glad that we got to spend time together. Remember that family and friends are there for you.

Jim & Marge Houswerth

June 28, 2006

To the Gardner Family, all our sympathy and prayers. Mr. Gardner (and I always will refer to him as that) was a great man and one that will always be remembered. He is in a better place with no suffering. All our love to you all.

Ernie & Diane De Salvo

June 28, 2006

Barbara, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so glad we had tthe opportunity to spend some time with you and Russell.

Love,

Ernie & Diane De Salvo

Betty Hey

June 28, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

BOB & GOLDIE LEAF

June 28, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mary Lou Addison

June 28, 2006

Dear Barbara

My heartfelt sympathy to you & the family. May your happy memories of better times with Russ help you through this time. I will always remember the good times we had at the Chateau. Also the "Indian " joke Russell liked to tell.

ABE GUTWAKS

June 28, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linnea Ten Bruin

June 28, 2006

All of the employees at Intermatic wish to express their sincere condolences to the Gardner family. Russ was the first person we did business with for our employee service awards and the relationship that we had with Russ grew to much more than just a business relationship, he became a true friend. The world was a better place for having Russ in it and his legacy lives on in his children. Our prayers are with the family that they will find some comfort in knowing that Russ is at rest and peace.

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