Erle S. Gardner

Age 89, of Minerva passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025.  He was born Dec. 12, 1935 in East Liverpool to Delmar and Beaulah (Addison) Gardner. He worked at TRW in Minerva and was an insurance agent for Western and Southern for many years.  He graduated from Salineville High School and is a US Army Veteran and member of the VFW Post #4120 in Minerva.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kate (Draher) Gardner who died in 2021, son, Del Gardner, daughter, Lisa Marrs, 2 sisters, Gloria Hubbard, Irene Gardner and 4 brothers, Dave, Larry, Jack and Bruce Gardner. He is survived by 5 children; Erle Gardner of Minerva, Dee (Lynn) Green of West Salem, Richard (Tracie) Gardner of Minerva, Lori (Stan) Ujcich of Wooster, Bruce (Tonya) Haines of OK, sister, Dorothy Bates of Canton, a brother, Victor Gardner of Minerva, 13 plus grandchildren; Danielle, Ariel, Autumn, Summer, Ashley, Del, Dusty, Joey, Sarah, Lydia, Jason, Darian and Brennan and 17 plus great grandchildren.

There will be no formal services at this time. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery.  Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.