Robert C. Gardner

Robert C. Gardner, of Livonia, passed away April 23, 2021 at his home. Robert was born on November 18, 1937 in Romulus to Christie and Eleanor (Steirs) Gardner. He met and married Joan in 1957. Together they raised their family of five in Livonia.

Mr. Gardner is a proud US Navy Veteran. He was a dedicated engineer at the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn for 41 years and later worked for Rouch Racing for 10 years. Robert was a true family man. He loved devoting all his time to his wife, children, and especially his grandchildren's activities. A lot of time was spent remodeling his home with Joan. The family and he would enjoy going to the cottage in Gladwin. Robert also enjoyed hunting pheasants with his father-in-law William Kongeal, who predeceased him many years ago and in more present times loved going deer hunting and camping every year with his family and close friends Everyone who know Robert, knew they could always count on him for help. He will truly be missed.

Robert is survived by his children, Robert C. (Anne) Gardner, William (Shawntay) Gardner, Mark (Nicole) Gardner and Matthew Gardner; grandchildren, Kristina Kus, Nathan Jillian) Kus, William (Elizabeth) Gardner, Jr., Brandon (Stephanie) Gardner, Brett Gardner, Ryan Gardner, Sarah Gardner, Elizabeth Gardner, Colin Gardner, and Robert Gardner, III; great-grandchildren, Chloe Gardner, Barron Gardner, Cash Gardner and Walter Kus. Robert was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joan, his parents and daughter Sandy Kus.

Friends may visit on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 and on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral at 10:00 a.m., followed by a procession to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery for burial. Memorials in Robert's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org/memorial.

Please share a memory of Mr. Gardner with his family at his online guestbook.