Kenneth “Ken” Thomas Gardner
January 16, 1942 — October 15, 2021
Kenneth “Ken” Thomas Gardner, of Wentzville, MO, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of 55 years to Janet Gardner; devoted father of Randy (Angela) Gardner and Brian (Heather) Gardner; loving grandfather of Nash, Chase, Blake and Brayden; dear brother of Gary (Orlana) Gardner, Marlene (Terry) Walton; treasured uncle, cousin and friend to many. Kenneth is preceded in death by his mother and father, Earl and Margaret Gardner. Ken was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church for many years. He was a truck driver for Jack Cooper Transport and won multiple safe driving awards. When he wasn’t working, Ken was happiest on his tractor mowing his lawn. Ken was loved by his family and cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren. He was a supportive father and grandfather who never missed a sporting event, especially the many soccer and basketball games his children and grandchildren participated in. Kenneth was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Memorials may be made in Kenneth 's name to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Baue Funeral Homes is currently following CDC recommendations regarding mask and social distancing policies.