Gardner, Robert E.Age 78Of Forest LakeDied July 8, 2004WWII Veteran, 38 year employee of Burlington Northern RR.Survived by loving wife of 40 years Sallie; 5 children, Colleen (Gary) Peters, Timothy (Tara) , Darlene, Stephen, and Richard; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; brother Tom (Virginia); sisters, Marjorie and Alice.Preceded in death by son Robert; sister Joyce; brothers Mark & Ted.Funeral Service 10 AM Tuesday July 13, at Linwood Covenant Church, 6565 Viking Blvd., Linwood. Visitation 5-8PM Monday July 12, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, and one hour prior to service at church on Tuesday. Burial at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.