Gardner, Robert A. Sr., 88, of Lakeland, FL, June 21, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline M. “Jackie” Gardner (nee Hoggins), devoted father of Robbie A. Gardner Jr. & Claudia (Glen) Slaughter, beloved son of the late Robert T. & Loretta (nee Hampel) Gardner, dear brother of John (Mary), Richard (Nancy), Pauline & the late Leroy, David & Leonard Gardner & Alvina Oldendick, loving grandfather of Michael & Stephanie Lortos & Adam Hortenberry, loving gr. grandfather of 4, loving companion of Sheila Meadows. Visitation Fri., June 30, 10 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at St. Joseph Church, 25 E. Harrison, North Bend, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, c/o the Dennis George Funeral Home, 44 S. Miami, Cleves, OH 45002. dennisgeorgefunerals.com