BORN

1958

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Hanneman-Keller Funeral Home

416 South Arch Street

Fremont, Ohio

Dorothy Gardner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 16, 2016.

Dorothy K. Gardner, 58, of Fremont died Wednesday evening, December 14, 2016 at Toledo Hospital.
She was born November 13, 1958 in Rochester, NY the daughter of Gerald E. and Marybelle(Kindness) Clark. Dorothy was a decorated athlete at Fremont Ross High School with an exceptional talent especially when it came to running cross country and track. She still holds the Women's Track High School Mile Record and was named the Most Valuable Senior Athlete in 1978. Dorothy attended Grace Lutheran Church and worked 28 years for H.J. Heinz Co.

Surviving is her husband Willie James Gardner of Fremont, OH; son Dennis Gardner; father Jerry Clark siblings Garry and Del Clark, Debbie Clark, Diane Bascone (Jeff), and Doris Clark.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from 3-7P.M. at Keller-Koch-Chudzinski Funeral Home, 416 S. Arch Street, Fremont, OH. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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December 18, 2016

Maribeth Taylor

Sorry for your loss, I worked with Dorothy at Heinz. She always made me laugh & she had a beautiful heart.

December 18, 2016

Maribeth Taylor

Sorry for your loss , I worked with Dorothy at Heinz. She always made me laugh and she had a good heart.

December 17, 2016

Brenda Smith

I'm so sorry for your loss Billy. I didn't know Dody but I've heard lots about her. God Bless y'all and my heart ❤ goes out to you and the entire family. I know that she's looking down from above and she's watching over you. Take care and may God Bless and keep you. May His face shine upon you. Brenda K Smith

December 17, 2016

Julie Oliver

I was on the swim team with Dorothy and our sons were friends when they were younger. She was a kind hearted soul. May she rest in peace. Julie Oliver

December 17, 2016

Charles Crawford

My condolences to the family.

December 17, 2016

Wili Carter

Dennis and Willie...I am so sorry for your loss! ..Dody was a sweet and kind person and I will always remember the laughs we shared!

December 17, 2016

Linda Skeels

so sorry to hear that u r gone .I liked talking to u when i was your paper carrier for a few years and u were a very nice person to talk to .U will be missed

December 17, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers for you Diane and the family.. May God guide you through this difficult time.. So so sorry for your loss..
Harry and Deb Rapp
Leesburg Florida

December 17, 2016

LINDA kidd

may god be with you and your family in this time of sorry

December 17, 2016

Linda Flores

R.I.P.sorry for your loss. Sweet dreams Dorothy. Prayers for ur family.

December 17, 2016

Linda/Tod Mosser

Prayers & hugs to the Clark/Gardner family at this difficult time, She was such a sweet person. Dorothy, RIH

December 17, 2016

Patti Webb

Dorothy & family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.You were such a sweet lady!!
Rest Peacefully!

December 17, 2016

Jeanette West

Billy and Dennis so Saddened when I hear this, U And Family in My thoughts and Prayers Love ❤ U All

December 16, 2016

kelly dayringer

I went to school with dorothy and always thought she was the smartest person I ever met. Didn't see her for years as I traveled a lot and then one day I saw her walking by my apartment and said hello. We talked a little and I would see her from time to time. Then I started working at TRIPS and would pick her up and sometimes her son dennis. We would catch up on what was going on in our worlds and then I would drop her off. Sometimes I would see her walking and offer her a ride. I enjoyed our chats and walk down memory lane. I will miss her but the lord will enjoy her chats too.

December 16, 2016

Kelly Adamczak

My deepest sympathies to Dorothy's family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Dec

20

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Hanneman-Keller Funeral Home

416 South Arch Street, Fremont, OH 43420

Dec

21

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Hanneman-Keller Funeral Home

416 South Arch Street, Fremont, OH 43420

Dec

21

Burial

Greenlawn Memory Gardens

OH

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416 South Arch Street, Fremont, OH 43420

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