Mark E. Gardner

Born into Everlasting Life March 19th, 2024 at the age of 55 died at peace in his sleep.

Mark was born in Wisconsin, adopted into a loving family in 1968. He lived in Greendale during childhood but didn't move far away over time. Mark was a very special advocate of animals all through his childhood and until he passed. Even with his love for animals, it didn't compare to his love for people of any walk of life. The more Mark could be around people the happier he was. Mark enjoyed music, cars and comedies most of all

Eventually, he met his wife, Juanita, and found love which blossomed over time into a wonderful 10 years. The bonus Mark received, was his grand kids. He loved them in a way that you can't teach a person to love their grand kids (dress silly - carrot up the nose - buy lots of ice-cream). It was all about their smiles and they loved their grandpa.

When Mark graduated High school, he told his brother "I'm going to DJ School". Mark wanted to reach lots of people with his voice and he did just that. Mark went to the Trans-American School of Broadcasting in Wausau, WI, to become a DJ. He was so good at it. Mark eventually never landed his desired DJ job in radio or tv that he wanted but what he did was the next best thing: Mark performed DJ and karaoke events for decades. He called his company "MARK WOLF PRODUCTIONS". It turned out to be the perfect way for Mark to accomplish his goal in life, which was to reach people, meet people, have fun with people and leave each event knowing everyone had a good time. Mark was a very loving and caring person who will be missed by many!!

Mark will be remembered and very much missed by his surviving wife, Juanita Gardner, and family, with grand kids, Annalia, Olivia and Elijah; his father Jerome Gardner, his mother Jan Gardner, and his brother Matt Gardner, along with so many others that he made such a positive impact on in his life.

Visitation will be 10:00am–12:00pm with a service at noon, Tuesday April 2nd at Hartson Funeral home, 11111 W. Janesville Rd., Hales corners, WI.

A procession to the cemetery after the funeral home service will take place to Mount Olivet Cemetery on 3801 W. Morgan Ave., Milwaukee.

In lieu of flowers and donations please contact Hartson Funeral home or simply donate to any Animal Charity of your choice (adding on your check or donation: "In memory of Mark Gardner")

As a family we often wondered how many great stories people have had with Mark as he reached out and entertained so many people over his lifetime. If there is anything you'd like to share about Mark, please share them here on Mark's page.

Thank you all for your prayers and respects!

May God Bless Mark