Ronald Gardner

Ronald Gardner, age 82, of Hilliard, passed away October 11, 2012 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born March 9, 1930 in Wintersville, OH to the late Ross and Audra Gardner. Veteran of the US Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. Retired from AT&T/ Lucent after over 20 years of service. After retirement he was a professor for 10 years at Columbus State teaching electrical engineering. Past President of Hilliard Kiwanis and active member of Hilliard United Methodist Church; where he enjoyed singing in the choir. Survived by loving wife of 55 years Evelyn Gardner, daughters Kim (Rodd) Masteller and Jennifer (Tom) Gasbarre, grandchildren Matthew and Mallory Gasbarre, siblings Jean Haldeman, Kenneth (Nita) Gardner, Shirley Hebb, Jim (Connie) Gardner and Ed (Corrinne) Gardner, along with nieces, nephews, loving relatives and a host of good friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741. A memorial service will be held 11 am Friday, October 19, 2012 at Hilliard United Methodist Church, 5445 Scioto Darby Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026; where a luncheon will follow.