John W Gardner (Jack).

Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday October 1, 2024, at the age of 84 years. He will be dearly missed. Jack is further survived by his children and loving father of, Kevin (Maria) Gardner, Darin (Chrystal) Gardner, Shelley (Vince) Paduano, Brian (Jessica) Gardner. Loving Grandfather of, Alex, Andrew, Trey, Dawson, Maddie, Nicholas, Logan, Sophie, Moxie, Jurnee, Steven and Matthew.

Preceded in death by his wife of 27 years Joanne Gardner (Nee Urbanski), Father John Frank Gardner, Mother Mary Margerett Gardner (Schuster), older brother Kenneth Gardner. Survived by sister Jeanene Radler, brother Carl Gardner.

His journey began on October 03,1939 in Milwaukee, WI. He spent his happy childhood in Milwaukee, growing up as a young man. He and his friends had a passion for working their cars. This sparked his passion to become a mechanic. In 1960h he joined the Army. He was stationed at Ft Slocum Army base located just outside of New York City.

A good portion of his career was spent working (20 plus years) at Central Ready-Mix in Milwaukee, WI. Over the years he liked socializing with his friends, shooting trap, playing in pool leagues, reading novels, watching old movies. Every so often he would share some of his "wise" advice. In 2014 he was able to travel to Daytona and see the running of Daytona 500. He was so happy to be able to say, "I finally made it to Daytona for the great American race".

He was happiest at home with his wife Joanne and dogs Oscar & Angle.