Brandon John Gardner

Brandon John Gardner, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Monday May 6, 2024, at his home in Luxemburg, Wisconsin. Brandon was born on April 6, 1982, to Terri Jo McDaniels and the late Brook Gardner. On July 8, 2012, he was united in marriage to Laura Bartels. Brandon had a love for vintage tv shows and oldies like, old toys, Hot Wheels, I Love Lucy, Welcome Back Cotter, Leave it to Beaver and his favorite superhero, Batman. He loved vintage cars and had no problem rebuilding, modifying and cruising around in hundreds of vintage vehicles. His dream car was a 1955 Chevy. On October 21, 2016, Brandon became a recovering alcoholic; he was proud to be 8 ½ years sober. He was a selfless person, had no problem assisting and helping anybody any time or anywhere. Brandon's family was his world and number one priority. He will be dearly missed by everyone that knew him.
Brandon is survived by his wife, Laura; children, Griffin (Kate) Zellner, Jada (Cohlton Lee) Gardner, Ethan (Jerzie Nelson) Gardner and Adrian Gardner; granddaughter, Philomena "Mena" Rose Zellner; mother, Terri Jo (Dave) Delmarcelle; mother-in-law, Debbie Bartels; grandparents, Ken Delmarcelle and Bonnie Krueser and Ralph Gardner; siblings, Kyle Delmarcelle, Miriah Delmarcelle and Trevor Bessette; special niece and nephew, Lilli and Wallker; in-laws, Sam and Missey Bartels, Scott and Mary Bartels, Bill and Brianne Bartels, Kristi Smeester and Matt, and Ben and Angie O'Brien; aunts and uncles, Burdette Woods, Danny McDaniels, Jerry Burr, Jr., Keith "Porky" Burr and Karleen Gumm. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Brandon is preceded in death by his father, Brook Gardner; father-in-law, Roy Bartels and grandparents, Candy Ruben, Lloyd Courtney, Lena Gardner and special uncle, Adrian "Kenny" Gardner; special cousin, Wayne Doxtator.
A funeral service for Brandon will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday May 14, 2024, at the Church of Wilderness in Gresham with Pastor Paul Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday May 13, 2024, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm and then again on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 am until the time of service. Burial will be held at the Stockbridge Indian Burial Grounds following the services.