Richard Gardner
Richard L. “Dick” Gardner, 80, of Butler, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
Born Jan. 2, 1943, in Butler, he was a son of the late Charles B. and Lucille E. (Cousins) Gardner.
He retired from the silicon department at Butler Armco Works in 1995, following 31 years of service.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was also a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge 64, American Legion Post 117, VFW Post 249, Disabled American Veterans in Butler, AARP and the Elks 170 as past Exalted Ruler, which he frequented to spend humorous times with friends and members.
Dick served on the board of directors for Community Care Connections as well as the board of directors for United Cerebral Palsy of PA.
He served as a volunteer for the VA Medical Center in Butler.
Dick was a well-known social member of the community and his passion was to give more of himself by volunteering much of his time to manage charitable organizations. He was also known for having fun and enjoyed annual road trips to Las Vegas, stopping at multiple clubs along the way, always making new friends with his priceless witty sense of humor.
Surviving are his son, Richard L. Gardner Jr. of Butler; and his daughter, Cathy A. Gardner of Hermitage; and his granddaughter, Kristen Minda of West Pittsburg, Pa.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles B. “Chuck” Gardner Jr.
GARDNER — Friends of Richard L. “Dick” Gardner, who died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler. Military honors will follow at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park. A celebration of life service will be held at Butler Elks lodge at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Community Care Connections or a favorite charity.
For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.
Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.
