Richard Garner Obituary

Richard Leroy "RL" Garner

Jul 1, 1942 - Sep 24, 2024

Sandusky

Richard L. "RL" Garner, 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at Providence Care Center in Sandusky. He was born July 1, 1942, in Norwalk, to Cecil and Marjorie (Eastman) Garner. Richard graduated from Western Reserve High School (formerly Townsend High School).

An auctioneer and realtor for over 45 years, Dick was a member of Firelands Board of Realtors and operated Garner and Associates Realty Company. He enjoyed eating out, especially at Berardi's in Sandusky, where the staff really went above and beyond in taking care of him. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, doing yard work, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughters, Gina (Jeff) Herner of Sandusky and Tonia Garner of Sunbury; siblings, Shirley Krupp of Bellevue, and Randy Garner of Nova; 10 grandchildren, Cassi (Mark) Brown, Logan (Madeline) Francisco, Levi (Shannon) Pflieger, Bryce (LaShonda) Pflieger, Cody (Liz) Pflieger, Chelsea Pflieger, Blaine (Cheyenne) Pflieger, Taylor (Lacy) Pflieger, Seth Garner, and Michael Croxal III; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, RL was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra (Valentine) Garner, in 2016; siblings Lois Wilson and Bobbie Knudsen; granddaughter Shelby Lynn Pflieger; and great-granddaughter, Guinevere Wren Pflieger.

The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Providence Care Center for the loving care Richard, aka "Hot Rod," received. They would also like to thank Berardi's in Sandusky for taking care of RL.

Visitation is planned from 11 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk. Internment will take place at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to American Stroke Foundation, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com