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BROOKVILLE — Arthur L. Gantner, 83, of Brookville, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 4, 1941, in Dayton, to the late John Russell and Arthusia Mae (Strange) Gantner. Art graduated from Stivers High School; was a U.S. Army veteran where he served as a M.P. at the Dougway Proving Grounds in Utah; retired from General Motors Delphi North Plant as an electrician in 1999 and was a member of the UAW #696. After retiring, he worked for several years as a volunteer at Kittyhawk Golf Course and Brookville Area Handivan Ministry. He was a huge sports enthusiast, supporting many local sports programs as well as The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Frances Hattie; brothers Bob, Leonard, David, Luther, John and Elmer Gantner.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Saundra Gantner; son Darold (Karin) Gantner; daughter Kari (Charles) Ellis; grandchildren Haleigh Gantner, Hayden Gantner, Nicole (Jordan) Evans, Michael Ellis, Madalynn (Jacob) Hoer and Charles (Tori) Ellis; great-grandchildren Hudson Evans, Copeland Evans, Sumner Evans, Daphne Evans, Maeve Hoer and Monroe Hoer, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 14, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 220 Wayne Trace Road, Eaton.
Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Eaton, is assisting with arrangements.
Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.
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Heinz Zuercher Switzerland, related with Baenninger-Family in Embrach Switz
October 20, 2025
my deepest condolencies to the whole gantner-family. if you are one of the descendants of the swiss GANTNER-BROTHERS FRIEDRICH+JACOB who married two BAENNINGER-SISTERS (ANNA+IDA), you may contact me for a BAENNINGER- FAMILY TREE, as my daughter is married with DOMINIC BAENNINGER from EMBRACH, ZH, SWITZERLAND. best regards
Butch Wells
February 12, 2025
I went to Stivers high school with Art he was a friend who was popular because he treated every one well , he will be missed by all his family & friends
Elbert Lee Tabor
February 12, 2025
Went to school with him
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