Layon Gartner
Sept. 21, 1939-Feb. 15, 2017
Layon E. Gartner, 77,
Minot, passed away on
Wednesday, February 15,
2017 at his home.
Layon Eugene Gartner
was born on September
21, 1939, the son of Albert
and Alvina (Huber)
Gartner in Sawyer, ND.
He was raised and educat-
ed in the Sawyer area.
On October 30, 1956,
Layon enlisted into the
United States Army. He
proudly served his coun-
try, where he received the
Expert (TankMM), Army
Occupational Medal (Ber-
lin), Marskman and Good
conduct medals. He was
honorably discharged in
October 14, 1959.
On September 28, 1963,
Layon was united in mar-
riage to Elaine Rudnick at
St. Leo the Great Roman
Catholic Church in Minot.
They made their home in
Minot, where Layon
worked for the City of
Minot as a firefighter from
1966 until his retirement
in 2000.
Layon enjoyed spend-
ing time outdoor fishing
and camping, reading and
watching westerns, going
to coffee with his friends
and spending time with
his family. He was a lov-
ing husband, father, and
grandfather and will be
missed by all that knew
him.
Layon is survived by:
His wife of 53 years,
Elaine, Minot; son Brian
(Collette) Gartner, Brea,
CA; daughter Karen
Gartner, Palm Desert, CA;
one granddaughter Sydni
Gartner; sister-in-law
Valerie Gartner; an aunt
Freda Gall; niece Susan,
and 2 nephews Chris and
Gene;
He was preceded in
death by: his parents, a
brother Laverne Gartner
and a sister Marlys Peter-
son.
Visitation: There will
be no reviewal, however,
friends may sign a guest
register on Monday,
February 20, 2017 from 4
until 7 pm at
Thompson-Larson Fun-
eral Home Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service:
Monday, February 20,
2017 at 7 pm in
Thompson-Larson Fun-
eral Home Chapel, Minot.
Mass of Christian Buri-
al: Tuesday, February 21,
2017 at 11 am at St. Leo
the Great Roman Catholic
Church, Minot.
Burial: Rosehill
Memorial Park, Minot.