Peter Gardner, 77, passed away Aug. 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 29, 1940, the sixth of nine children of Wilhelm and Dorothy (Whalen) Gardner in Salem, New York.
He married Luise Sethmacher on Jan. 7, 1960 in Wurzburg, Germany.
Pete proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He met his wife Luise while stationed in Germany.
He owned and operated Gardner’s Mini Mart in Mukwonago for more than 20 years.
Pete enjoyed long walks with his wife. He loved spending time with family and friends, especially on the golf course and Sunday dinners.
Pete is survived by his wife, Luise; sons, Bob (Beth) and Rick; grandchildren, Jenny (J.P.) Walsh, Ben, Danny, and Erich Berger; great-grandchildren: Ryan and Emily Walsh; four sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his daughter, Traci; twin brother, Paul; and three brothers.
Services were Aug. 7, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Rochelle with Fr. Ruben Herrera officiating.
Burial was in Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle.
Memorials may be made in Pete’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Make-A-Wish Foundation.
To leave online condolences, go to www.UngerHorner.com.
