Graduated from Hower High School in 1957 and attended Kent State University. Marv was a successful entrepreneur with ownership interests including Precision Siding, Design Carpet Warehouse, and Gardner Homes. He enjoy spending time outdoors through hiking and bicycling, and dining with friends.
Survived by brother Gerald “Jerry” Gardner; his sons William “Billy” Gardner and Glen Gardner; nephew Jeff Gardner, and niece Denise Johnson. He was preceded in death by his former wife Peggy Gardner.
A Remembrance Dinner is tentatively scheduled for 1:30 PM on March 23. 2020 at Beau’s Grille in the Akron/Fairlawn Hilton 3180 W Market St Fairlawn, OH 44333.
In lieu of flowers donations in Marv memory to Summit County Humane Society 7996 Darrow Rd Twinsburg, OH 44087
