Beloved husband of over 54 years to Anna Wiener Gardner. Devoted father of Rene (Dave) Dahlheimer, Michael (Missie) Gardner, Joy Ann (Joe) McMullen, Jim (Tina) Gardner, Marion (Kenny) Kramer, Judy Gardner, Rae Ann (Jerry) Rauh, Juanita (Bob) Hendryx, Donald (Phyllis) Gardner Jr., Andy (Robyn) Gardner, and Anna Gardner. Loving Grandfather of 33 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Dorothy Hare, and Raymond (Shirley) Gardner. Brother in law of the late Robert Hare. U.S. Navy Veteran during the Korean War In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial gifts in Donald's memory be directed to the St. Columban Chapter of the St. Vincent DePaul Society 894 Oakland Rd. Loveland, Ohio 45140