William Thomas Gardner

William Thomas Gardner, age 67, of Woodbury, MN, passed away on August 3, 2022. William is survived by his wife, Sarah Gardner; his stepchildren, Jeremy Harder (Denise Jackson) and Nicole Glickman (Adam); his granddaughters, Samantha and Layla Glickman; his mother, Joan Dudas; his brothers, Dave Gardner (Robin), Jeff Gardner, and Dale Gardner (Jill); nieces, nephews, loving relatives, and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, William Gardner. William was born on June 13, 1955, in Evergreen Park, IL. In the early ’80s, William moved to Minnesota to manage the Rock Island Swing Bridge, also known as the J.A.R. Bridge. William loved softball and was active on several softball teams. He also enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, playing sudoku, and working on crossword puzzles. A celebration of life is scheduled on Sunday, August 21, 2022, 12:00 - 4:00 PM, at the American Legion Post 98 (328 Broadway Ave, Saint Paul Park, MN 55071). All are welcome to attend and celebrate William’s life. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Glioblastoma Foundation at P.O.Box 62066, Durham, NC 27715.