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Brad Gardner Obituary
Nov 29, 1957 - Jul 15, 2022
Norwalk
Brad Charles Gardner, 64, of Norwalk, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. He was born Nov. 29, 1957, to Robert Gardner and Laura Lee Beall in Medina, Ohio.
When Brad was not at the Norwalk reservoir fishing, he could be found watching Cleveland sports or grilling up the perfect burger. Brad was a hard worker and spent many years running the meat department for the family supermarket Gardner's Cardinal.
In his later years, Brad was a devoted caregiver to his mother and best friend, Laura Lee Gardner.
Brad is survived by his children, Andrew (Kelly) Gardner, Casey (Toni) Gardner, Bradley (Aleinna) Gardner, and Amy Gardner; grandchildren, Caleb, Logan, Kaiyah, and Alayna; brothers, Barry Gardner and Scott (Julie) Gardner; mother, Laura Lee Gardner; mother of his children, Maureen Casey; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his father, Robert Gardner.
Visitation will be Friday, July 22, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N Court St, Medina, Ohio, 44256. Brad's funeral will follow. Internment will be at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Brad's family. Please share condolences and memories with the family on Brad's online guestbook at www.waitefuneralhome.com.
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