Daniel Joseph Gardner

daniel  gardner

August 11, 1957 ~ July 19, 2026

Born in: New Hampton, Iowa
Resided in: Elma, Iowa

Daniel Gardner age 68 of Elma, IA, died Sunday, July 19, 2026, at his home in Elma surrounded by family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elma with Rev. Donald Hertges celebrating the Mass. Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Elma, with Jerry Flaherty, Jeff Flaherty, Jon Flaherty, Rob Gardner, Scott Gardner, Matt Gardner, and Andy Gardner serving as pallbearers.

Friends are invited to greet the family from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Elma, where there will be a 3:30 p.m. rosary service that is open to the public and scripture service following the visitation at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation continues one hour before the Mass at the church on Friday.

Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Elma has been entrusted with arrangements.

(641) 393-2461

Services

Rosary: July 23, 2026 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Hugeback & Johnson Funeral Home - Elma
508 Maple St
Elma, IA 50628


Visitation: July 23, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hugeback & Johnson Funeral Home - Elma
508 Maple St
Elma, IA 50628


Parish Scripture Service: July 23, 2026 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Hugeback & Johnson Funeral Home - Elma
508 Maple St
Elma, IA 50628


Mass of Christian Burial: July 24, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Elma
203 7th Street
Elma, IA 50628


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  1. My Deepest Sympathy to Dianne and the entire family of Dan. Prayers & Thoughts are with you all during this difficult time of Loss. RIP Dan !
    Lyn Bailey

  2. Our sincere condolences to all the family.
    Praying for your comfort in this time of loss.
    Sincerely
    Louise and Donn Harris

  3. Diane & Family, So Sorry To Hear Of Dan’s Passing. Prayers For Strength & Peace During This Time Of Loss. I Remember Earlier Times, Raising Our Kids, Seeing You & Dan, So Proud. School Activities, Boy Scouts. He Always Had A Beautiful Smile & Kind Eyes. He Will Always Be Remembered For His Love Of Family. Love & Hugs Sent For You. Glad I Got To Chat With Him At Oelberg’s Sale. God’s Light & Love For You All.

  4. WE SEND OUR SYMPATHIES. GREAT FRIEND & BUS DRIVER. R.I.P. DAN. FROM TIM & CINDY HOWLAND.

  5. Diane and family So very sorry to hear of Dans passing, he always had a smile on his face and could see the love between you two! Prayers for strength sent to you all!

  6. So sorry for your family’s loss Diane. Thoughts and prayers for you all in the days ahead. Steve and Marianne Kurash

  7. My sympathy to Diane and your entire family. May God wrap his arms around you all. Kepping you in my heart and my prayers.

  8. My sympathy to Diane and your entire family. May God wrap his arms around you all. Keeping you in my heart and my prayers.


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