CARL H. GARDINER, 78, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 7:37 am, Sunday, December 4, 2011 at his residence. He was born to the late H. Melvin and Elsie (nee Hapke) Gardiner on September 11, 1933 in Sparta, Illinois. He was married Tootie Blechle Runge on July 17, 1965 in Farrar, Missouri and renewed their vows at St. Mary's Catholic Church on May 2, 1982; she survives. He had been the Superintendent of Industries at Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois where he also was a former member of the Parish Counsel, Choir and Marriage Encounter. He was a Navy Veteran. Carl was very active in Chester Scouting and was very instrumental in getting young people involved in scouting. He was a recipient of the Silver Beaver award. He was a former assistant Scout Master of Troop #305, a former Cub Master, a former Wood Badge Course Director and was on the current committee of Troop #316. He was a Charter Member of the current Scout house in Chester. Survivors: 5 Children Debbie (Kendall) Brandon Cypress, TX Terry (Donna) Gardiner Cypress, TX David Runge Grubville, MO Chris (Frank) Barthol Chester, IL Kelley Gardiner Chester, IL 2 Brothers Clyde Gardiner New Athens, IL Rev. James (Marilyn) Gardiner Assumption, IL 1 Sister Doris (Gene) Mathews Columbia, IL Brother-in-law Rufus Rezba Sparta, IL 11 Grandchildren Michael, Kyle, Eric, Amy, Beth, Kevin, Frank, Brett, Trey, Rashelle & Rianna 1 Great Grandson Caleb Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Brother - Russell Gardiner & 1 Sister - Bettie Rezba Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Friday, December 9, 2011 St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Father Gene Wojcik Visitation: Thursday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday - 7:30 am - 9:45 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Interment: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Chester, Illinois Memorials: St. Mary's Catholic Church or St. Mary's Catholic School
