Frederick Eller "Fred" Gardner, 91, of Lusby, MD passed away peacefully at his residence on March 13, 2008. He was born on May 17, 1916 in Washington, DC to the late Frederick Joseph and Lillie Eller Gardner.

He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Sidney Gooding Gardner of Lusby, MD; one daughter Peggy Hearn and husband George of Dunkirk, MD; one granddaughter Sherrie Hearn of St. Leonard, MD; and one sister Helen Higgins of Silver Spring, MD.

Fred was a cabinet maker and worked for the Government Printing Office and retired in 1973 after working for more than 30years. He faithfully served in the United States Navy protecting our nation and was honorably discharged in 1945. While in the Navy he received the Asiatic- Pacific Ribbon, American Area Ribbon and the WWII Victory Medal.

A Memorial Service will be held, Monday, March 17, 2008 at 12 noon in the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657 with Pastor Connie Miller officiating. Interment will be private.

Contributions may be made in memory of Fred Gardner to St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Arrangements provided by the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A. Lusby, MD.