Charles (Chuck) Edwin Gardner, 70 passed away Thursday September 26, 2024 at OhioHealth

Mansfield Hospital. He was born August 6, 1954 in Ashland the son of William and Ella Lorene Welch

Gardner. He was a graduate of Ashland High School, worked for Gorman Rupp in Bellville, retiring in

2022 and was a member of the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ashland. Chuck enjoyed

attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, working on cars and was known as a man that could fix

anything. He was a true family man that loved his wife, his daughters and his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Bolen, to whom he was married November 13, 1976, two

daughters, Hope (Chance) Van Gundy of Columbus, and Faith (Herman) Huffman of Loudonville, four

grandchildren, Saylor (Grayson Kitzen) Lewis, Blaze Van Gundy, Breeze Van Gundy and Grayson

Huffman, a brother, Bill (Linda) Gardner of Ashland, a sister, Judy (Bill) Ichord of Virginia, several

nieces and nephews, several great nieces and nephews and a great great niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Monday September 30, 2024 at Peace Evangelical Lutheran

Church with Pastor Karen Leddy officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Rowsburg Cemetery.

Friends may call from 12-2 pm Monday at the church before the service.

A luncheon will follow the service at the church.

Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville assisted the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.fickesfuneralhome.com.