Elmer Gartner

Hansen resident, Elmer Gartner, 81, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 at his home.

Services will be Tuesday, November 5, 2013; 10:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church, Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Veterans Organizations will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Trumbull, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Faith Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Sunday, November 3, 2013; 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., Monday, November 4, 2013; 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. with family present 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and one hour prior to service at the church.

Elmer was born May 24, 1932 in Hastings, Nebraska to Henry & Fannie (Janssen) Gartner. He married Lola Marks on June 1, 1952. Elmer served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from December 10, 1952 through September 21, 1954. He retired after farming for many years. Elmer was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and Doniphan American Legion. He enjoyed restoring tractors, camping, traveling, and spending time with friends.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; and 12 brothers and sisters.

Survivors include:
Wife: Lola Gartner - Hastings, NE
Children & Spouses: Mike & Charlotte Waters - Hastings, NE
Mike Gartner - Doniphan, NE
Gene & Brenda Gartner - Hastings, NE
Mark & Lori Gartner - Wood River, NE
Todd & Angie Gartner - Pine Bluff, AR
Jeff & Sharlene LaBrie - Grand Island, NE
Siblings: Mary Alexander - Grand Island, NE
Don & Julie Gartner - Hansen, NE
Fannie & Dick Hill - Hastings, NE
Grandchildren: Christine (Waters) Pikop
Scott Waters
Jeremy Waters
Amy (Waters) Hickenbottom
Jason Gartner
Jessica Barrientez
Megan Gartner
Joshua Gartner
Ethan Gartner
Nathan Gartner
Jordan Gartner
Sydney Gartner
Zachary LaBrie
Allison LaBrie
Katelyn LaBrie
Great-Grandchildren: Tyler Pikop
Emily Pikop
Aubrey Pikop
Travis Pikop
Ella Waters
Kaylynn Waters
William Hickenbottom
Daniel Eagle Elk
Ava Barrientez
Alise Barrientez
Killian Gartner
Jayden Gartner
Landon Gartner