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August 17, 2014
In the DA's Office, he, along with Michael Ash and Mike McCann hired me, mentored me, and became dear friends. On the bench, he became a colleague again, deepening our friendship. He was wonderful in both public roles but, in some ways, best behind the scenes ... kind, sweet, steady, patient, and always -- always, no matter how busy! -- ready to listen and support. Thank you, Bill, for all you gave me. Thank you, Bill's family, for sharing such a superb man with us all. Charlie (Judge Charles B. Schudson)
July 14, 2014
Bill was the love of my life and I will miss him. But he was not well and deserved to have a much better life in the arms of our Lord. We shared more in our 10 years together than many couples who were married more than 50 years. Thanks, my love and God bless!
Christopher Stawski
July 10, 2014
My condolences to all of Judge Gardner's family and friends. I had the pleasure of appearing in his courtroom countless times and always looked forward to seeing him. He was an outstanding judge and truly a wonderful man. He will be missed by everyone in the legal field.
July 9, 2014
My sincere condolences to Bill's family. Bill and I worked together at Javis Company, later named Data Retrieval Corporation of America, in the 1960's we corresponded via telephone and letters between Virginia and Milwaukee to rebuild documentation for that company. In 2003 Bill officiated at a marriage ceremony for Byron and me at the Mitchell Park Domes and attended our reception in Muskego. Years later he told me that his second marriage made him very happy. With fond thoughts,
Sally Gunnnlaugsson Mc Nutt Torke.
Chris Harwich
July 9, 2014
It was a privilege to have practiced law before him and an honor to have called him friend.
Diane Van Slyke
July 9, 2014
Bill and Tony, my thoughts are with you. Your father was such a kind man and was always there to listen. If you were friends with his sons then you were treated like part of the family. I know he made me feel that way. He will be missed.
stephanie rapkin
July 9, 2014
All obituaries seem say flowery things like he/she was kind and compassionate or patient and giving, but Judge Gardner was really all of those things. It was a loss for the bench when he retired and is a loss for the world with his passing.
Theresa Williams
July 9, 2014
Blessings sent to all his loved ones. May you all find comfort in all the good memories you have of him. He married my daughter years ago. Such a very kind man.
July 8, 2014
As gentle and respectful as a jurist or as a lawyer as he was as personally, his death is monumental loss regardless of the capacity in which our lives were fortunate enough to cross his. I can think of no finer legacy than his kindness and decency he shared with all. Chip Burke
The Szelmeczkas
July 8, 2014
Bill was such a loving man.
July 8, 2014
I worked for Judge Gardner when he was on the bench. He was a gentle soul and he ruled with as much gentleness and compassion as possible. You will be truly missed Judge.
- Cheryl Green
July 8, 2014
Bill was such a wonderful man of sincerity and integrity. We have many fond memories from years ago in Milwaukee and when he had visited us in Manitowoc. (now we have been in Marshfield for 28 years.) We can remember his smile and way of speaking so very vividly. He has been on my mind this last week, I guess the Lord had been preparing him for last Saturday.
May God bless and comfort you and your family as you grieve the loss of him.
Carl and Camille Mueller
Judge John and Judge Jean DiMotto
July 8, 2014
Jean and I extend our condolences to the entire Gardner family on the passing of Bill. He was a terrific man and wonderful friend and colleague.
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