He was born February 2, 1942 in Peoria, IL to Robert J. and Frances (Stewart) Gardiner. He married Linda Hoerr May 27, 1961 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are his mother Frances A. Gardiner of California; daughter, Terry (David) Miller of Bartonville; son, Doug (Sheila) Gardiner of Edwards; grandchildren, Aubrie Gardiner, Mike Gardiner, Sam Miller and Jackson Miller; brothers, Ric Gardiner and Scott Gardiner; and sister Nancy Fogelstrom.
Mike worked at Caterpillar as an IT Manager until retiring in 2005. He was a member and Commodore at the Ivy Club and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. He was a loving husband , father and grandfather and was the happiest when he was on the water. Mike was a dedicated Grandfather, rarely missing any of his grandchildrens activities.
Cremation has been accorded. A Memorial Mass will be on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Washington. Father John Steffen will officiate.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Villas at Hollybrook in Washington.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be made at www.remmertfuneralhome.com
