Birth date: Mar 9, 1960 Death date: Sep 26, 2021
James (Jim) R. Gardner, age 61, of Waupaca, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 9, 1960 in Kenosha, WI; youngest of three children to Les and Marie (Engel) Gardner. Jim was Read Obituary
In memory of JIm, the Preslan family made a donation to the "Friends of Porcupine Mountain". Money to be used so others can enjoy the park as much as JIm. I'm sure "Lake of the Clouds" will welcome Jim's eternal spirit.
Time (a 16 year age difference), and distance (living 2000 miles apart for most of our lives), kept me from knowing my cousin Jim very well, but when we did get together lately, he impressed me greatly. Beneath his smile and pleasant demeanor, was a quiet competence, and a "let's do this right attitude". It is truly my loss to not know him better. My heart goes out to his family. A great loss.
Bruce Preslan
Remembering Jim blowing his shofar in the Arizona mountains! His calm, friendly demeanor and open words of love for his family. With Jim, you felt invited and included. The furry ones sure knew it! Our world is smaller without you. Sharing your loss Renee, Sara, and Jacob, much love and prayer, FE & April
Thinking of you, Renee, Sara, and Jacob, and praying for comfort for your family and all who knew Jim. I found these fitting words in a small book you gifted me as Jacob’s teacher in 1998: “My salvation is generated by the grace of God and made secure by His faithfulness. Great is thy faithfulness.”
Hugs for all of you from Nancy Pulvermacher
Jim,
You were a hard worker and a loving man! My heart hurts that you were taken so young! 💔
I know your at peace in a heavenly place!
Love,
Renee
