of Conway, AR
May 8, 1945 - June 14, 2024
Joseph A. Gartner, 79, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on Friday June 14, 2024. He was born May 8, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Arnold and Marian (Kuhle) Gartner.
He married and is survived by the love of his life, DeLaine (Hefel); his three children, Scott (Tasha) Gartner of Anderson, Missouri, Wayne (Kamiel) Gartner of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Jennifer (James) Morrissey of McKinney, Texas; his seven grandchildren, Joey (Piper) Grant, and Russell Gartner, Hayden and Brynn Gartner, and Jack and Grace Morrissey, and one great-grandson, Sonny Gartner; his siblings, James (Ruth) Gartner of Banner, Kentucky, Terry (Doris) Gartner of Dubuque, Iowa, Bill (Birgit) Gartner of Carlisle, Iowa, Steve (Carmen) Gartner of Clarksville, Tennessee, Greg (Carol) Gartner of Dubuque, Iowa, Donna (Mike) Dendy of San Antonio, Texas, Diane (Bob) Mueller of Dubuque, Iowa, and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Conway, Arkansas on Friday, June 21, 2024. A rosary will be said at 10:00am, followed by visitation. The Mass will be at 11:00am. A visitation will be held at 9:00am on Saturday, August 31, 2024, with a Memorial Mass following at 10:30am at Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque, Iowa. It will be followed by his entombment at Dubuque Mausoleum in Dubuque, Iowa.
In honor of Joe's life, donations can be made to UCA S-TAP program.
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8 Condolence(s)
Linda Donner Sidney
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
My deepest sympathies to the entire Joseph Gartner Family. Joe and I went to Holy Ghost grade school and Wahlert High School together. He was always quiet, kind and very respectful of everyone. He will be sorely missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. Rest in peace my classmate.
Linda Kordsmeier
Friday, June 21, 2024
So sorry for your loss Delaine. It doesn't matter how many years you were married. It's hard to accept them being gone. Prayers for you and him.
Eunice L. Bryan
Friday, June 21, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. I and my late husband only knew him for a short time, when we took him, Scott, and his boys spoon bill fishing at Table rock lake. Was an enjoyable time, to share our boat, and time with him. He was a very pleasant gentleman to be around. My prayers for the whole family on this loss to them.
Donna Dendy (Gartner)
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Joe, my sweet brother. It was hard to let you go, but we all know you are with the Lord, where you were always meant to be. All brothers and sisters mourn your passing, but we will always carry you in our hearts. I know without any doubt you made a quick journey to your eternal reward. I will miss our birthday chats, but I will never stop talking to you on a daily basis. I love you Joe, rest in peace. Saint Joe, pray for us.
William Joseph Gartner
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Love you Joe, Birgit and I will miss you for ever. You were an inspiration to all that met you, and even though you had your saying between us, "mom always liked you best" in a family that traveled the world there was no competition for the act of love it was shared equally. This is not a so long, but until we meet again. Rest in peace Joe.
Tom and Connie Kuhle
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Delaine and the family. Rest in peace Joe.
Sunni W
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Though I did not know Joe for very long, it was a very great pleasure to be acquainted with this very sharp, quiet, and gentle man. Joe always had a way of cheering me up with a quick, dry joke or a fast comment that never failed to bring a smile. Thoughts and prayers go out to Delaine and Joe's family for this massive loss, my heart is with you. Peace comes to my mind now, for I know that Joe is free, restored, and in the best place imaginable
Kamiel Gartner
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Joe, thank you for the love you poured into all of us and for the ways you showed your loving dedication to all of your family. You raised an incredible son who turned out to be a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa just like you. You’re one of the best humans I’ve ever known and I was blessed to have you as my father-in-law. We will carry you with us all the days of our lives. Rest easy. Love you.