Frederick Stephen Gartner (1923 - 2002)

Born 26 Mar 1923 in Erie Erie County Pennsylvania, USA

Died 25 Sep 2002 at age 79 in Hamot Medical Center. North East Erie County Pennsylvania, USA

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Biography

GARTNER Frederick "Fritz" Stephen Gartner, 79, of 10831 Anns Ave. North East on Wed. September 25, 2002 at Hamot Medical Center. Husband of 57 years to Ethel Wolf Gartner who he married May 8, 1945. Father of: Russ Gartner and wife Janet of Lake Ridge, VA. Brother of: Ed Gartner and wife Margaret of North East. Grandfather of: Kristin, Megan Gartner. Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home on Sunday 2-4. Funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment North East Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Crescent Hose Company, Box 89, North East, PA 16428. Published in the Erie Times-News from Sept. 27 to Sept. 29, 2002

Age 79, son of the late John and Regina Gartner.

He worked in the shipping department for Eureka Electrical Products Inc., retiring in 1985. He graduated from North East High School. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 105 and an honorary member of Crescent Hose Co. in North East. He enjoyed golf, bowling and watching college and professional sports.

Survivors include his wife, Ethel Wolf Gartner, whom he married May 8, 1945; a son, Russ Gartner and his wife, Janet, of Lake Ridge, Va.; a brother, Ed Gartner and his wife, Margaret, of North East; and two granddaughters.

Burial will be at North East Cemetery.

Sources

• http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/erietimesnews/obituary.aspx?n=frederick-stephen-gartner-fritz&pid=509748

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