Rickey Lynn Gardner,  age 65, formerly of Wayland, died Monday, Nov. 16.

Rickey proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam (1968 to 1971) and he graduated from Wayland High School.

Surviving is his wife, Su; children, Kristy Gardner, Hollie Williams, Stacey Carlson and Ryan DeYoung; grandchildren, Nolan and Bailey Anes, Abba Williams, Emilio and Christian Gardner, Tyler and Katie Carlson; brothers, Scott (Sue) Gardner, Brad (Val) Gardner, Tim (Shawn) Gardner, Charles Gardner; sisters, Chris and Judy Frank, Connie and Norm Vankampen; brothers-in-law, Steven Nelson (Sue), Bob Nelson (Denise).

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Gardner; step-dad, Chester Scherer; in-laws, Robert and Jeanette Nelson.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4125 18th St., Dorr, with visitation one hour prior to service at the church.

To share a photo, memory and sign the family’s online guestbook please visit: www.stegengafuneralchapel.com