Obit of Ira C. GARDNER (b.1877 d.1956) Wabasha Co., MN 
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LAKE CITY-MINNESOTA GRAPHIC  2-2-1956  PAGE 12 COLUMN 3
IRA GARDNER RITES HELD ON SATURDAY.
   Funeral services for Ira C. Gardner, 78m who died Jan. 25 in Ancker
hospital, St. Paul, were held Sat at the Petersin Sheehan chapel with Rev.
Rubert Hull officiating. Interment was in Lakewood cemetery.
   Born in Wabasha on June 24, 1877, he lived much of his life in Lake 
City as barber. He also worked in Spring Valley, Waseca and places in 
Wisconsin. 
   In 1902 he married Ivanetta Joiner of Lake City. In recent years they 
lived in St. Paul.
   Mr. Gardner's hobbies were hunting and fishing but music was most
important. He played in and directed bands and orchestras and taught many 
to play wind and stringed instruments.
   Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Edward Mortenson, and a son, 
Ira F., both of California, and another son, William D., of LaCrosse, 11
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
   Pallbearers were Harley Reko, Floyd Rogers, Orville Clare, Maurice  
Pearson, George Jacob and Oscar Larson.