Paul G. “Gabby” Gardner age 95, of Brookville, Indiana died early Thursday morning November 5, 2020 at the Waters of Batesville.
Born November 13, 1924 in Brookville, Indiana he was one of three children born to the late George & Lena (Bernhart) Gardner. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, having took part in the invasion of Normandy.
On October 18, 1962 he was united in marriage to the former Marjorie Roell, and they enjoyed 55 years together until her passing on January 31, 2018.
He was retired, having worked for many years as an electrician. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville, the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion where he served on the Firing Squad for many years, the Wilbur Dennison Post #2014 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans; as well as the Knights of Columbus Council #1010 of Brookville.
Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law, Michael & Terri Gardner of Brookville; two grandsons, Alex (Katie) Gardner and Grant (Shelby) Gardner; as well as a great-granddaughter, Sophia Gardner.
In addition to his parents and wife, Marjorie, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Cooper and Geraldine Pence.
Family & friends may visit from 9:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Ave., Brookville.
Rev. Vincent P. Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, November 13, 2020, 12:00 Noon at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. Burial with full Military Graveside Honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion will follow in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael Building Fund. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Gardner family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com